Abstract
Nutritional Factors Affecting the Prevalence of Anemia among Pregnant Women in Lucknow
Highlights
Anaemia is a major public health problem
The multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that the women who were in 4-6 months (OR = 4.51, 95% CI = 1.95-10.43, p
The micronutrient intake was lower in the studied population and it was found to be significantly associated with problem of anemia amongst pregnant women
Summary
Anaemia is a major public health problem. It is one of the most frequently observed nutritional diseases in the world. It is especially prevalent in women of reproductive age, during pregnancy. The main causes of anaemia in developing countries include: inadequate intake and poor absorption of iron, malaria, hookworm infestation, diarrhoea, HIV/AIDS and other infections, genetic disorders (e.g., sickle cell and thalassemia), blood loss during labour and delivery, heavy menstrual blood flow and closely spaced pregnancies (WHO, 2001). This study investigated the prevalence and determinants of anemia among urban and rural pregnant women in the district of Lucknow, UP, India
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