A study of clinical profile and factor associated with anemia in the school going children
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 9
Abstract
Background: Anemia is a condition characterized by reduction in the number of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin (Hb) concentration Aims and Objectives: To Study Clinical profile and factor associated with Iron Deficiency anemia in the school going children. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study in School going children aged 8-18 during the year June 2015 to June 2016. The school was having 900 students all the students were screened for Anemia by Sahli's hemoglobinometer . The diagnosis of anemia was done by WHO recommendation-out of total 900 there were 87 students found anemic. Result: The prevalence of anemia was 9.66%, majority of the patients were in the age group of 16-18 i.e. 36.78% followed by 13-16. 31.03%, 11-13-17.24, 8-11-14.94.The majority of the patients were Females i.e. 60.92% followed by Male 27.58.The majority of the patients were having Mild grade of Anemia i.e. 65.52% followed by Moderate-26.44%, Severe -8.05%. The most common Symptoms observed were Weakness in 94.25%, followed by Fatigue in 90.80%, Decreased appetite in 83.91%, Headache in 79.31%, Shortness of breath in 67.82%, Sore tongue in 55.17%, Coldness in hands and feet in 25.29%. The most common signs were Pale skin color (pallor) in 90.80%, Bald tongue in 71.26%, brittle nails in 48.28%, cracks in the sides of the mouth in 37.93%, Splenomegaly in 13.79% the most common associated factors were Poor SES of Parents in 90.80% followed by Vegetarian Diet in 71.26%, Underweight in 67.82%, Female sex in 60.92, H/o frequent ARI and Diarrheal infection in 48.28%, H/o worm infestation in 36.78%, H/o Malaria in 33.33%. Conclusion: It can be concluded from our study that the most common Symptom was Weakness. The most common signs were Pale skin color (pallor). The most common Associated factors were Poor SES of Parents followed by Vegetarian Diet Underweight, Female sex, H/o frequent ARI and Diarrheal infection H/o worm infestation, H/o Malaria.
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K Kashi Viswanadham, Anurup Sahu
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