Iron deficiency anemia in infants aged 12-15 months in Ahwaz, Iran
<b>Background: </b> Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the most common nutritional problems in the world, especially in developing countries. Infants aged between 4 and 24 months are among the population groups that are most affected by iron deficiency (ID).<b> </b> The a...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications,
2009-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | <b>Background: </b> Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the most common nutritional problems in the world, especially in developing countries. Infants aged between 4 and 24 months are among the population groups that are most affected by iron deficiency (ID).<b> </b> The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of ID and IDA in infants aged 12-15 months, living in Ahwaz, southwest of Iran. <b> Materials and Methods:</b><i> </i> One hundred and twenty-six infants participated in the study. The mean corpuscular volume and hemoglobin (Hb), serum ferritin and hematocrit levels were measured. Anemia was defined when Hb < 11g/dL and ID when ferritin < 12µg/mL. <b> Results:</b> The prevalence of ID and IDA was 31.7 and 26.2%, respectively. The tendency to have IDA in infants fed with cow′s milk and infants who did not receive ferrous sulfate was higher than in the other subjects. <b> Conclusion:</b> ID and IDA are common among infants aged 12-15 months living in Ahwaz, Iran. Maintenance of exclusive breastfeeding up to the 4-6th month of life and iron supplementation for the target group is needed. |
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