BACKGROUND Data on stature in Iranian children and adolescents at national level are limited. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of short stature with life satisfaction (LS) and self-rated health (SRH) in children and adolescents. METHODS Data were obtained from a nationwide survey entitled childhood and adolescence surveillance and prevention of adult non-communicab...

BACKGROUND Low birth weight (LBW) is associated with an increased risk of mortality, adverse metabolic conditions, and long-term chronic morbidities. The relationship between LWB and short maternal stature coupled with nutritional status was investigated in poor communities. METHODS/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS A cross-sectional population-based study involving 2226 mother-child pairs was conducted dur...