Abstract
Background: The present study aimed to record anemia and predictor of anemia in 6 months to 3 years children. Subjects and Methods: The present study was conducted on 280 children age ranged 6 months -3 years of both genders. Children with Hb level <11 g/dL were considered anemic, and graded as mild (10–10.9 g/dL), moderate (7–9.9 g/dL), and severe (<7 g/dL). Results: There were 150 male and 130 female children and anemia was seen in 56 male and 70 female children. Anemia was detected in 25 children age ranged 6-12 months, 45 in age group 1-2 years and 56 in 2-3 years. 85 anemic children were <2.5 kgs at birth whereas 41 were >2.5 kgs at birth. 68 were not breastfed while 58 were on exclusive breastfeed. Conclusion: Authors found that low birth weight, female gender, not on breastfeed, vegetables and meat non consumers are determinants of anaemia in children.
Highlights
Childhood anemia is a condition where a child has an insufficient hemoglobin (Hb) level to provide adequate oxygen to the body tissues
Anemia was detected in 25 children age ranged 612 months, 45 in age group 1-2 years and 56 in 2-3 years. 85 anemic children were 2.5 kgs. 68 were not breastfed while 58 were on exclusive breastfeed
[6] These conditions most often lead to iron deficiency anemia, which accounts for approximately half of all anemia cases globally, with under-five children and women being the most affected
Summary
Childhood anemia is a condition where a child has an insufficient hemoglobin (Hb) level to provide adequate oxygen to the body tissues. [2] Pregnant and lactating women and under-five children are the most vulnerable social groups to micronutrient deficiencies due to their increased needs for vitamins and minerals. Along with this greater need comes a higher consequence due to lesser reserves. Many potential causes of anemia are biologically interrelated, such as infections and nutritional status, and may be driven by the same environmental and household characteristics, such as low socioeconomic status (SES), sanitation, and education. [5] The present study aimed to record anemia and predictor of anemia in 6 month to 3 years children Many potential causes of anemia are biologically interrelated, such as infections and nutritional status, and may be driven by the same environmental and household characteristics, such as low socioeconomic status (SES), sanitation, and education. [5] The present study aimed to record anemia and predictor of anemia in 6 month to 3 years children
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