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  • Nutritional Epidemiology
  • Maternal and Child Health

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  • Micronutrient deficiencies pose significant public health challenges globally.
  • Understanding trends in micronutrient status is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess micronutrient status in Jordanian women and children in 2010.
  • To compare the prevalence of anemia, iron, and folate deficiencies in 2010 with 2002 data.

Main Methods:

  • Nationally representative surveys conducted in Jordan in 2002 and 2010.
  • Blood samples analyzed for hemoglobin, ferritin, and red blood cell folate levels.
  • Included 1023 women and 1059 children in 2002; 2035 women and 940 children in 2010.

Main Results:

  • In 2010, 13.6% of women had folate deficiency and 82.9% had folate insufficiency.
  • Iron deficiency and anemia prevalence did not significantly change in women between surveys.
  • Children showed a significant decrease in iron deficiency (13.7% in 2010 vs. 26.2% in 2002) and iron deficiency anemia (4.8% vs. 10.1%).

Conclusions:

  • Folate deficiency and insufficiency are prevalent among Jordanian women, impacting neural tube defect prevention.
  • Significant improvements in iron status were observed in children, but not in women.
  • Continued monitoring and targeted interventions are necessary for both populations.