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Iron deficiency anaemia in moderate to severely anaemic patients

Muhammad Idris1, Anis-ur-Rehman

  • 1Department of Pathology, Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad. midris63@yahoo.com

Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
|December 3, 2005
PubMed

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Iron deficiency anaemia is the most common type of anaemia in the study area, predominantly affecting females aged 21-60. Moderate iron deficiency anaemia was observed in most patients.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Public Health
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Anaemia is a reduction in haemoglobin below normal levels, with iron deficiency anaemia being the most common type globally.
  • Iron deficiency anaemia disproportionately affects pregnant/lactating females and children in developing regions.
  • The study addresses this significant global health issue at Ayub Teaching Hospital.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of anaemia at Ayub Teaching Hospital.
  • To identify the most common type of anaemia in the local population.
  • To determine the demographic distribution of anaemia, particularly iron deficiency anaemia.

Main Methods:

  • One hundred consecutive anaemic patients were enrolled.
  • Detailed medical history, physical examination, and preliminary blood tests (full blood counts, platelets, reticulocytes, blood film) were performed.
  • Serum iron studies (serum iron, TIBC, ferritin) were conducted to confirm iron deficiency anaemia.

Main Results:

  • Iron deficiency anaemia was diagnosed in 68% of patients.
  • Females were more affected than males, with a female-to-male ratio of 1.5:1.
  • The majority of patients (82.2%) were between 21-60 years old, with peaks in the 21-30 and 41-50 age groups. 53% had moderate deficiency.

Conclusions:

  • Iron deficiency anaemia is the predominant type of anaemia locally.
  • The condition is more prevalent in females within the 21-60 age range.
  • Specific age peaks at 21-30 and 41-50 years highlight key demographic groups affected.
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