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Iron deficiency anemia in infants aged 12-15 months in Ahwaz, Iran

Seyed Mehdi Monajemzadeh1, Mohammad Reza Zarkesh

  • 1Pediatric Unit, Golestan Hospital, Jondishapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz, Iran. monajemzadehmd@yahoo.com

Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology
|April 1, 2009
PubMed

Insights

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is prevalent in Iranian infants. Early iron supplementation and exclusive breastfeeding are crucial for preventing iron deficiency (ID) and IDA in this vulnerable population.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a global nutritional challenge, particularly affecting infants aged 4-24 months in developing nations.
  • Infants aged 12-15 months in Ahwaz, Iran, represent a high-risk group for iron deficiency (ID) and IDA.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of ID and IDA in infants aged 12-15 months in Ahwaz, Iran.
  • To identify risk factors associated with ID and IDA in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 126 infants aged 12-15 months in Ahwaz, Iran.
  • Measurement of hemoglobin (Hb), serum ferritin, hematocrit, and mean corpuscular volume.
  • Definition of anemia as Hb < 11 g/dL and ID as ferritin < 12 microg/mL.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of ID was 31.7% and IDA was 26.2% among the studied infants.
  • Infants fed cow's milk and those not receiving ferrous sulfate supplementation showed a higher tendency towards IDA.

Conclusions:

  • ID and IDA are common health issues in 12-15-month-old infants in Ahwaz, Iran.
  • Recommendations include promoting exclusive breastfeeding up to 4-6 months and ensuring iron supplementation for at-risk infants.
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