Weight Status
The weight status prevalence among pediatric patients with SCD at UMMC, age 10-17, is compared to state and national prevalence in Table 2. The prevalence of underweight pediatric patients with SCD (4.4%) was similar to the prevalence in Mississippi (4.3%, p = 0.96) and across the United States (6.2%, p = 0.09). The prevalence of normal weight in pediatric patients with SCD was higher (74%) compared to state and national prevalence (56% and 62.8%, respectively). The prevalence of overweight in pediatric patients with SCD (12.7%) was similar to state and national prevalence (13.1% and 15.2%, respectively). Finally, the prevalence of obesity in pediatric patients with SCD in Mississippi (9.0%) was significantly lower than the state (26.1%, p < 0.001) and national (15.8%, p< 0.001) prevalence.