Height and weight of the subjects were measured using standard procedures. The weight was measured using SECA balance with minimum of cloths to the nearest of 100 gms and height was measured using an anthropometric rod to the minimum of cm. Body mass index (BMI : weight in kg/height in meters2 ) was calculated from heights and weights. A value ≤ is considered as a cut-off point for chronic energy deficiency (CED) or undernutrition (thinness), while BMI ≥ 25 is considered as overweight or obese. Prevalence of diseases in both groups separately was calculated. Logistic regression [exp (b)] analysis was performed controlling the effect of other potential risk factors to detect the.
