Burden of Anemia and Hemoglobin Response to Iron Therapy in Adolescent Girls of State of Chhattisgarh
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
Aims and objectives - To define the prevalence of anemia in the adolescent girls of state of Chhattisgarh and to study its epidemiological correlates and response to iron supplementation. Material and methods - Total 4900 adolescent girls of 10-14 years attending various school were screened for anemia during period of one year. Anemic girls were supplemented with iron tablets for 90 days. The follow up hemoglobin was done after 3 months. Data was analyzed statistically. Results - Prevalence of anemia in adolescent girls was 64%.Significant epidemiological correlation were poverty, low BMI, worm infestation, poor hygiene and menorrhagia (p<0.05). Response to 3 months iron therapy was observed in significantly high number (63%) of subjects. Conclusion - prevalence of anemia in adolescent girls of Chhattisgarh State was an alarming 64%. It responded well to iron supplementation. There is an urgent need to create awareness to prevent short as well as long term morbidities in precious years of adolescence.
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Dr Abha Singh
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