Prevalance of Anaemia among Children of Bangalore Rural
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
Objective: To assess the prevalence of anemia among rural children of Bangalore. Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: pediatric oot patient department, Rajarajeswari medical college and Hospital Subjects: 200 children of 6mo-60mo age. Methods: Relevant history was taken and a complete physical examination done in all the children. Hemoglobin was estimated using cymnethemoglobin method and peripheral blood smears were also examined. Anemia was diagnosed when hemoglobin was less than 11 g/dl for children of 6mo-60mo age. Results: Overall prevalence of anemia was 51.5%. Girls had a significantly higher prevalence of anemia. The prevalence of anaemia was high (38%) even in higher socioeconomic groups. Nearly half (47.6%) of well nourished children were anemic. The mean Hb also was lower than expected normal values in both nutritional groups. Compared to non-vegetarians (38%), more vegetarians (65.9%) were anemic. The commonest blood picture seen was microcytic hypochromic (55.4%). Conclusions: The present study revealed a high prevalence of anemia among healthy rural children of higher socio- economic classes. Vegetarians and girls, were more at risk to develop anemia.
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Dr Jaiju James Chakola
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