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[Intestinal parasites, haematological profile and anthropometric status of schoolchildren in Cotê d'Ivoire]

Houphouet Félix Yapi1, H Ahiboh, D Monnet

  • 1UFR de sciences pharmaceutiques et biologiques, Université de Cocody, BPV 34, Abidjan 01, Côte d'Ivoire. felhouph@yahoo.fr

Sante (Montrouge, France)
|May 28, 2005
PubMed

Insights

Childhood malnutrition in West Africa is linked to anemia and low weight-height ratios. Intestinal parasites were common but not associated with these health issues in forest area children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Nutritional Science
  • Tropical Medicine

Context:

  • Childhood morbidity in West Africa is significantly influenced by intestinal parasites and food scarcity.
  • This study focuses on children in a West African tropical forest region, an area with specific environmental and health challenges.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and their correlation with anthropometric measurements and hematological status in children.
  • To investigate the relationship between anthropometric indicators (height-for-age, weight-for-height) and hematological abnormalities.

Summary:

  • Microcytic hypochromic anemia was the predominant hematological finding.
  • Intestinal parasite carriage exceeded 68% but showed no significant impact on hematological or anthropometric parameters.
  • Hematological issues were strongly associated with weight-for-height deficits, indicating malnutrition.

Impact:

  • Highlights the prevalence of anemia and malnutrition in West African children.
  • Underscores the need for targeted nutritional interventions beyond parasite treatment.
  • Provides data on the complex interplay between nutrition, hematology, and health in tropical environments.

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