Assessment of hemoglobin, RBC Count, MCH &colour index status in 1st year medical students
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Abstract: Aim of the study is to assess the hemoglobin,RBC count, MCH and Colour index status of 1st year medical students.60 medical students of 1st year in VMKVMC in Salem were asked to measure their own Hemoglobin and RBC count in the Hematology practical lab. Hemoglobin was done by Sahli’s method. RBC count was done by counting the cells in a Neubauer’s counting chamber under the 45x (high power) objective of microscope. The colour index and MCH were calculated from the HB and RBC.The result shows decreased hemoglobin, RBC and colour index in girls when compared to boys. Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common form of malnutrition, early intervention during adolescence girls can prevent high morbidity and mortality of these future mothers. This study is only a simple tool to asses’ nutrional status among our students and to make aware of their well being. Keywords:Anemia, hemoglobin, Mean corpuscular hemoglobin, Colour index
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B. Shobana V, G. Sasi Krishnan V
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