An Epidemiological Study of Prevalence of Hypopoliferative Anemia And Associated Risk Factors in Tertiary Care Population: A Hospital Based Pilot Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Hypo-proliferative anemia is an anemia where the bone marrow's response, the production of reticulocytes, is absolutely low, or low for the degree of anemia. The aim of this study to evaluated the prevalence of hypoproliferative anemia and associated risk factors in tertiary care population. Material & Methods: A hospital based observational study done on all cases of anemia >16 year of age was attended in Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Anemia status and severity were defined based on the WHO criteria for different hemoglobin cut-offs for men, non-pregnant, and pregnant women. Results: Our study showed that the majority of cases (70%) were seen in 20-25 years of age group. Lower & middle class socioeconomic status was most commonly present which reside the rural area, only 36% cases were underweight in our study. Microcytic anemia was more common in moderate to severe anemia in our study. Comparison in prevalence of anemia in various regions of India & other countries. Conclusion: This study provides several insights into the population burden of anemia among less well-studied groups and indicates that there may be risks associated with higher socioeconomic status and urban living.
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Anju Kochar, Radheshyam Shrotriya
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.1.104
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