Abstract
Introduction: Iron deficiency anemia, a public health problem.
 Objective: To analyze the hemoglobin value and the prevalence of anemia in women of reproductive age, mothers of children enrolled in municipal nurseries in a municipality and a high Human Development Index in the Southeast region, in addition to related factors, including being attended by the Family Health Strategy.
 Methods: A cross-sectional study, in a sample of 230 women aged 15 to 49 years. Collection of data through standardized form. Weight, height, and hemoglobin concentration were measured.
 Results: The prevalence of anemia in women was 9.6% and the mean hemoglobin concentration was 14.6g/dL. In the bivariate analysis, showed association with anemia the variables: age, having some disease, obstetric intercurrences in the child's study and as a protection factor and to be in the program Family Health Strategy. In the binary logistic analysis, only being attended by the Family Health Strategy demonstrated a significant protective effect against anemia (OR=0,391, p<0,05).
 Conclusion: Although there is a mild prevalence of anemia, according to World Health Organization criteria, in an urban area with a high Human Development Index, well-managed health care policies, the Family Health Strategy in particular, can contribute to further reduce the prevalence of this condition in the health of women of reproductive age.
Highlights
Iron deficiency anemia is a major public health problem
Conclusion: there is a slight prevalence of anemia, according to World Health Organization criteria, in urban areas with a high Human Development Index, well-conducted health care policies, the Family Health Strategy in particular can contribute to further reduce plus the prevalence of this condition in the health of women of reproductive age
In 19774, in population studies, it became synonymous with iron deficiency anemia[3]
Summary
Iron deficiency anemia is a major public health problem. Many causes may lead to anemia, the United Nations[3] has estimated that iron deficiency may account for 90% of the cases in which it occurs. In 19774, in population studies, it became synonymous with iron deficiency anemia[3]. Anemia may occur due to poor intake and or low nutrient absorption potential, as well as increased iron requirements and excess losses[5]. Anemia often affects a large part of the population[1], and its prevalence varies greatly worldwide[6]. The estimated worldwide prevalence of anemia in the period 1993-2005 was 24.8% for the general population and 30.2% for nonpregnant women[7]
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