Table 3 Age and gender-wise distribution of thinness in orphans
Demographic Characteristics | Severe thinness1 (32) | Thinness2 (24) | Normal3 (27) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (In years) | 5 -9 (n = 18) | 11(61.1) | 5(27.8) | 2(11.1) | 0.01 |
10 -14 (n = 41) | 18(43.9) | 11(26.8) | 12(29.3) | ||
15 -19 (n = 24) | 3(12.5) | 8(33.3) | 13(54.2) | ||
Gender | Male (n = 31) | 21(80.0) | 3(6.7) | 7(13.3) | < 0.001 |
Female (n = 52) | 11(36.0) | 21(20.0) | 20(44.0) | ||