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Prevalence of anaemia in 2-12-year-old Iranian children

A A Sayyari1, R Sheikhol-Eslam, Z Abdollahi

  • 1Department of Coordination Affairs, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. sayyari@sbmu.ac.ir

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal = La Revue De Sante De La Mediterranee Orientale = Al-Majallah Al-Sihhiyah Li-Sharq Al-Mutawassit
|March 6, 2007
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Anaemia prevalence in Iranian children (2-12 years) was assessed using haemoglobin levels. The study found higher anaemia rates in rural areas compared to urban settings, highlighting a significant public health concern.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Anaemia is a significant global health issue, particularly affecting children.
  • Understanding the prevalence of anaemia in specific populations is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the prevalence of anaemia in children aged 2-12 years in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
  • To identify demographic disparities in anaemia prevalence, specifically between rural and urban populations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 1999 National Health and Disease Survey in Iran.
  • Employed a cluster sampling method, surveying 1 in 1000 individuals.
  • Assessed anaemia using haemoglobin levels according to World Health Organization (WHO) definitions.

Main Results:

  • In children aged 2-6 years, mild anaemia affected 7.3%, moderate 2.5%, and severe 1.0%.
  • In children aged 7-12 years, mild anaemia affected 10.9%, moderate 3.0%, and severe 1.1%.
  • Anaemia prevalence was significantly higher in rural areas compared to urban areas.

Conclusions:

  • Anaemia is prevalent among Iranian children aged 2-12 years.
  • Rural children in Iran face a higher burden of anaemia.
  • Further research and targeted public health strategies are needed for anaemia control in Iran.

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