COMPONENT OF THE ADVERSE IMPACT ON GROW THIN CHILDREN 6 TO24 MONTHS

The growth of each child in the face of factors such as disease and nutrition is very sensitive and most sensitive measure of growth is weight. This study aimed to determine the factors adversely affecting growth in children 6 to 24 months was conducted. Information compiled by the researcher-made questionnaire, the results from previous research and the criteria for poor growth were collected and were analyzed with SPSS software. Descriptive statistics of variables and parameters for data analysis, inferential statistics were used. Of the children surveyed 50.3% boys and 49.7 percent of the children were girls. Gender of individuals studied was not significantly associated with poor growth. The most important variables in this study can be adversely affecting the growth of LBW, multiple nature, having reduced the number of pregnancies and breastfeeding noted. Findings could lead to improved primary health care in the age pyramid of 6 to 24 months. Therefore, respecting the most effective factors on undesired growth in health care centers can prevent the related problems.