Anjum Q, Omair A, Ahmed Y, Shaikh S, Usman J, Qureshi F.
Frequency of food items among households in a low socioeconomic area of Karachi.
J Pak Med Assoc Jan ;54(11):580-2.

Objective: To describe the frequency of certain food items among families in a low socioeconomic area of Karachi and their association with socioeconomic variables. Method: A cross sectional survey of houses selected through random sampling using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. Results: A total of 294 houses were surveyed, 23% households consumed meat almost daily, 55% consumed vegetables almost daily. Conclusion: The survey showed that the consumption of food items in our study population is less as compared to what is recommended (JPMA 54:580;2004).

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