XXXX in infancy: is an immigrant more at risk?

@entity1 @entity4536 @entity417 @entity58343
QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY: @entity58343 with or without @entity417 is the most common @entity4536 . Its prevalence is higher in developing countries and in low socioeconomic populations. We aimed at determining and comparing the prevalence of @entity58343 in an immigrant and non-immigrant population. METHODS: Every @entity1 scheduled for a routine check-up at 12 months of age was allowed to participate in the study. Haemoglobin, ferritin, anthropometric data, familial and nutritional status were measured. RESULTS: 586 @entity1 were eligible and 463 were included in the study as they had assessment data at 12 months. @entity1 were divided into two groups: immigrants' @entity1 and non-immigrants' @entity1 . The global prevalence of @entity58343 was 5.7% at 12 months. A significant difference for @entity58343 was noticed between the groups at 12 months (p = 0.01). Among risk factors, immigration (odds ratio 2.91; 95% CI 1.05-8.04) and unemployment (odds ratio 6.08; 95% CI 1.18-31.30) had the higher odds in the multivariable analysis. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of @entity58343 in the immigrant population is higher than in non-immigrants. Immigration and the category of employment are risk factors for @entity58343 , as starting baby cereals before 9 months is a protective factor. Good socioeconomic conditions in Switzerland, the quality of food for pregnant @entity1 and young @entity1 may be the explanation. A study up to five years of age is necessary before drawing general conclusions on infancy.
