Abstract

Anaemia is one of the major public health problems, affecting both sexes and all ages. It adversely affects the cognitive performance, behaviour, and physical growth of infants, preschool and school-aged children. In view of the immense public health consequences of anaemia this study was conducted in the field practice areas of Department of Community Medicine, IGMC, Shimla, for a period of one year. A total of 421 girls were studied. They were clinically examined, & predesigned & pre tested proformas were filled up. Haemoglobin assessment was done using Filter paper Cyanmethemoglobin technique. It was concluded that girls who were aware about sources of iron rich diet, adverse effect of anaemia on academic performance and increased requirement of iron by the girls, were less likely to be anaemic.

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