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Title: | Problems of the socially disadvantaged child in Colombo: a pilot project |
Authors: | Senanayake, M. P. Lamabadusuriya, S. P. Seneviratne, T. |
Keywords: | Socially disadvantaged child Sri Lanka |
Issue Date: | 2000 |
Publisher: | Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians |
Citation: | Senanayake, M. P., Lamabadusuriya, S. P., & Seneviratne, T. (2012). Problems of the socially disadvantaged child in Colombo: a pilot project. |
Abstract: | Data on the disadvantaged urban child is meagre. A prospective survey of 60 households in Borella North, each with at least one child under 2 years of age, was carried out over 8 months. The socioeconomic status, the physical environment and the health of the population were investigated. One hundred and ten families lived in the 60 households and 29% of the population were under the age of 5 years. Only a minority of families had regular employment. The source of water was the roadside tap for 70% of households. Solid waste and blocked drains were present in the environment. 80% of homes were over-crowded. Family planning was practised only by 17% of parents. 25% of under fives were in grade 2 protein calorie malnutrition and 20% of this age group needed at least one hospital admission during the study period. We conclude that the disadvantaged urban child has health risks that need multidisciplinary interventions. |
URI: | http://archive.cmb.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/70130/5927 |
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