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In orden to evaluate risk factors associated to low school performance (LSP) in students of the basic cycle in Sao Paulo, 99 children attending peripheral schools of the municipality were studied: 48 with low and 51 with high school performance (assigned by teachers). The following aspects were analysed: anthropometry, visual acuity, screening for speech and hearing problems, learning maturity (ABC Test), socio-economic level (GRAFFAR) and some personal and familiar basic information. Results showed strong and significant association between low school performance and: alcoholism, marginality, low socio economic indexes and family problems. The malnutrition prevalence was higher in this group as compared to the controls. The LSP students presented 5 fold maturity learning problems and 25 fold phonoaudiological difficulties more than the control group. It is concluded that for the studied population, school difficulties are related to may risk factors acting simultaneously, which must be taken into account for planning purposes.
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Fisberg, M., Brasil, A., Vitalle, M. et al. RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED TO LOW SCHOOL PERFORMANCE. Pediatr Res 36, 825 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-199412000-00038
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-199412000-00038