Abstract
Background: Anaemia is one of the most common hematological disease of the pediatric age group. in developing countries prevalence of anaemia is much higher in children. The present study was done at Jaipur to identify prevalence of anemia in children.
 Methodology: This is a prospective study conducted in school children from June 2018 to June 2019 and includes 500 children residing in cantonment area at jaipur.
 Results: Prevalence of anaemia was more among females and vegetarians.
 Conclusion: Anaemia is still a major health problem in our country. Childhood anaemia still continues to be a major public health problem in school children between 6-12 years
 Keywords: Anaemia, socioeconomic status, Iron Fortification.
Highlights
Anaemia is most common hematological disease of the pediatric age group
This is a prospective study conducted in school children from June 2018 to June 2019 and includes 500 children residing in cantonment area at jaipur
Anaemia is widely prevalent in India and affects both sexes and all age groups.(1) Global anemia prevalence when examined for each physiological group using the WHO global data on anaemia tells that most affected groups are pregnant women (69%) and school age children (33%).(2) In Asia the prevalence of nutritional anemia is much high in countries like Bangladesh (74-80%), Indonesia (37-73%), and India (34-69%). (3)Since several decades, it has been known to be important problem in most tropical countries
Summary
Anaemia is most common hematological disease of the pediatric age group. Highest prevalence of anaemia is seen in developing countries. Anaemia is widely prevalent in India and affects both sexes and all age groups.(1) Global anemia prevalence when examined for each physiological group using the WHO global data on anaemia tells that most affected groups are pregnant women (69%) and school age children (33%).(2) In Asia the prevalence of nutritional anemia is much high in countries like Bangladesh (74-80%), Indonesia (37-73%), and India (34-69%). WHO global data show, that anaemia due to iron deficiency affects approximately 30% of World’s population and about 37% of school children. (4)In Indian children, high prevalence of anaemia varying from 27% to 90% has been reported in different studies.(5)The population differences in the prevalence of anaemia are explained by environmental factors affecting nutrition, chief among these are economic status, ethnic customs and geographic considerations.(6) Due to high prevalence and severe consequences of anaemia which are long lasting and possibly irreversible in children it has led various international organizations like WHO, UNICEF, NFHS, Govt. Several strategies were implemented to achieve this goal including iron fortification, use of iron supplements, deworming for school children, Mid day meal programme and education regarding nutrition, but the goal still needs to be achieved.(7)
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