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Effect of Hb% on Cognitive Skills in UG Medical Students

Ilham Jaleel1, P Saikumar, Pr Devak

  • 1Post Graduate Student, Department of Physiology, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital , Chrompet, Chennai, India .

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|September 3, 2013
PubMed

Insights

This study found a significant link between hemoglobin levels and cognitive skills in medical students. Lower hemoglobin may negatively impact cognitive function, highlighting the importance of monitoring iron levels.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Neuroscience
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Cognitive functions in adults are susceptible to various factors including diseases and nutritional status.
  • Anemia has been hypothesized to contribute to cognitive decline through multiple pathways.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between hemoglobin percentage (Hb%) and cognitive skills.
  • The study focused on undergraduate medical students.

Main Methods:

  • 100 undergraduate medical students aged 17-19 years were enrolled.
  • Hemoglobin levels were determined using Drabkin's method.
  • Cognitive skills were assessed using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE).

Main Results:

  • A significant correlation was observed between hemoglobin concentration and cognitive skills.
  • This suggests that Hb% is a relevant factor in cognitive performance.

Conclusions:

  • Hemoglobin levels play a role in the cognitive abilities of young medical students.
  • Further research may explore interventions to optimize cognitive function through managing anemia.
Abstract

Keywords:
AnaemiaCognitive skillsMMSE

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