Prevalence of Anemia in Children Between 2 to 10 Years of Age: An Observational Study
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- 1. Senior Resident Department of Paediatrics, Veerangana Avanti Bai Lodhi, Autonomous State Medical College, Etah, Uttar Pradesh
- 2. Senior Resident Department of Paediatrics, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Government Medical College (ABVGMC), Vidisha
- 3. Department of Paediatrics, PGMO, District Hospital, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
Description
Introduction: Anaemia is the most common hematological disease of the pediatric age group. Highest prevalence of anaemia is seen in childrens of developing countries. The present study was conducted in Shrimant Rajmata Vijyaraje Scindia Medical College Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh to identify prevalence of anemia in children between 2 to 10 years of age. Material and methods: This is a observational study conducted in SRVS , Medical college and associated District Hospital from January 2021 to June 2021 and includes 500 children coming to OPD and admitted in IPD . Complete blood count was obtained by taking 5ml of blood using fully automated MINDRAY Hemat analyser-BC5800. Peripheral blood smear study was performed on all the children. Anemia was diagnosed according to the World Health Organization (WHO) standard for the given age. The data was analyzed and interpreted using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results (47%) were male and 265 (53%) were female. A total of 410 (82%) children were anemic and mild, moderate, and severe Anemia was found in 60.97 %, 25.60 %, and 13.41%, respectively.Both mild and moderate Anemia was more prevalent in girls (54.33% and 27.92%) compared to boys (45.10% and 13.19). Conclusion: Anaemia is still a major health problem in children between 2 to 10 years. Nutritional deficiency, particularly, iron deficiency is the leading cause of anemia. This can be primarily prevented by proper nutritional habits and adequate treatment.
Abstract (English)
Introduction: Anaemia is the most common hematological disease of the pediatric age group. Highest prevalence of anaemia is seen in childrens of developing countries. The present study was conducted in Shrimant Rajmata Vijyaraje Scindia Medical College Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh to identify prevalence of anemia in children between 2 to 10 years of age. Material and methods: This is a observational study conducted in SRVS , Medical college and associated District Hospital from January 2021 to June 2021 and includes 500 children coming to OPD and admitted in IPD . Complete blood count was obtained by taking 5ml of blood using fully automated MINDRAY Hemat analyser-BC5800. Peripheral blood smear study was performed on all the children. Anemia was diagnosed according to the World Health Organization (WHO) standard for the given age. The data was analyzed and interpreted using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results (47%) were male and 265 (53%) were female. A total of 410 (82%) children were anemic and mild, moderate, and severe Anemia was found in 60.97 %, 25.60 %, and 13.41%, respectively.Both mild and moderate Anemia was more prevalent in girls (54.33% and 27.92%) compared to boys (45.10% and 13.19). Conclusion: Anaemia is still a major health problem in children between 2 to 10 years. Nutritional deficiency, particularly, iron deficiency is the leading cause of anemia. This can be primarily prevented by proper nutritional habits and adequate treatment.
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