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Article In Journal
Document Title
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Prevalence of iron deficiency anemia among preschool children in Alexandria
Prevalence of iron deficiency anemia among preschool children in Alexandria
Document Language
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English
Abstract
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Anemia is defined as a reduction of the red blood cell value or hemoglobin concentration below the range for age, sex and locality. Generally less than 11-gm/ dl at ages 1-4 years is acceptable cut off value for the diagnosis of anemia. A high prevalence of anemia [48.6%] was found among 214 preschool children 2-4 years old, randomly selected from three nurseries representing different socio-economic levels in Alexandria. All children were subjected to anthropometric and laboratory examinations, including blood hemoglobin and lead. Hereditary anemia and chronic infection were excluded. Girls constituted 52.8 % and 47.2 % were boys. Hemoglobin levels ranged from 8.2 to 12.8 gldl with a mean of 10.93:1: 0.90 gldl. A significant higher risk of anemia was observed among younger preschoolers [24-<36 months] compared to older preschoolers [36 months and above]. Also significant regional variation in the prevalence of anemia was observed and the risk of anemia increased with increase in blood lead level. These data showed that nutritional anemia constitute a major health problem among preschool children in Alexandria
ISSN
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0379-7988
Journal Name
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Bulletin of High Institute of Publk Health
Volume
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30
Issue Number
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4
Publishing Year
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1421 AH
2000 AD
Article Type
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Article
Added Date
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
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منى حسن
hassan, mona
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