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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Prevalence of iron deficiency anemia among preschool children in Alexandria
Prevalence of iron deficiency anemia among preschool children in Alexandria
 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : 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 : 0379-7988 
Journal Name : Bulletin of High Institute of Publk Health 
Volume : 30 
Issue Number : 4 
Publishing Year : 1421 AH
2000 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Sunday, April 22, 2012 

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