Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia in Adolescent Girls in Rural Upper Egypt
Journal Title: International Blood Research & Reviews - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in adolescents tends to increase with age due to acceleration of growth. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of ID and IDA in adolescent girls in rural Upper Egypt. Methods: 912 girls in 5 different village preparatory schools situated in El-Minya governorate at Upper Egypt were enrolled in the study. Complete blood count and serum ferritin were done to determine the prevalence of ID and IDA among them. Results: Our study revealed 39.9% of the girls were anemic, the prevalence of IDA was 30.2% and that of ID without anemia was 11.4%. Conclusions: ID, with or without anemia is still a major health problem in adolescent girls living in rural Upper Egypt.
Authors and Affiliations
Suzan Mohamed Omar Mousa, Salah Mahmoud Saleh, Aliaa Mohammed Monir Higazi, Hasnaa Ahmed Abdelnaeem Ali
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