Table 1 Characteristics of rural Malawian children enrolled in EndoCab analysis, n = 388
Characteristic | Mean (±SD) or N (%) |
|---|---|
Age, months | 40.5 (±8.6) |
Male | 182 (47%) |
Endotoxin antibody, GMU/mL | 74.2 (±100.7) |
Height-for-age, z score | −2.80 (±1.1) |
Change in HAZ 3 months after EndoCab analyses | 0.3 (±0.3) |
Weight-for-age, z score | −1.5 (±0.9) |
Weight-for-height, z score | 0.3 (±0.9) |
%Lactulose | 0.3 (±0.2) |
%Mannitol | 6.6 (±5.4) |
Lactulose:mannitol | 0.2 (±0.2) |
L:M ≥0.10 | 340 (88%) |
L:M <0.10 | 48 (12%) |
House has a metal roof | 102 (26%) |
Child cleanses hands with soap after stooling | 192 (50%) |
Child previously treated for malnutrition | 12 (4%) |