Study of anemic pattern in women of reproductive age group and elderly persons in and around Mahabubnagar, Telangana State
Journal Title: IP Archives of Cytology and Histopathology Research - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction Anemia leads to loss in physical function affecting quality of life and has substantial social and economic effects Anemia is a sign not a diagnosis an evaluation is almost always warranted to identify the underlying causeObjectives Anemia in women of reproductive group can lead to maternal and child mortality and in elderly there is greater risk of comorbidities impaired functional status and greater risk of death The objective of this study is to calculate the prevalence of anemia and pattern of anemia in this age groupsMaterials and Methods A prospective study was undertaken at SVS Medical College and Hospital Mahabubnagar Women of reproductive age group 1644 years and elderly 60 years were studied Laboratory investigations like hemoglobin estimation by Cyanmethhemoglobin method hematocrit packed cell volume and peripheral smear examination was done along with other tests as felt necessary to fix the patternResults Microcytic hypochromic anemia accounting for 81 in women of reproductive age group and 44 in elderly followed by normocytic normochromic anemia accounting for 10 and 19 respectivelyIron deficiency anemia accounted for 69 in women of reproductive age group and 48 in elderly followed by anemia of chronic disease accounting for 12 and 38 respectivelyConclusion Confirming the type of anemia is critical to direct the investigation for profiling the etiology since it is well known that the treatment of anemia goes a long way in improving the overall outcome and quality of lifeKeywords Anemia Women of reproductive age group Elderly Serum ferritin
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Mohammed Abdul Wahab, Yogender Patwari
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