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The Influence of Malnutrition and Micronutrient Status on Anemic Risk in Children under 3 Years Old in Poor Areas in

Jie Wang1, Hui Wang2, Suying Chang3

  • 1Department of Maternal and Child Nutrition, National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China.

Plos One
|October 22, 2015
PubMed

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Anemia affects over a quarter of young children in poor Chinese regions, particularly infants. Interventions should focus on iron and vitamin B12 supplements, dietary diversity, and maternal anemia control.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Public Health
  • Micronutrient Deficiencies

Background:

  • Malnutrition and anemia are prevalent among young children in impoverished areas of China.
  • Multi-micronutrient deficiencies may contribute to anemia, necessitating identification of risk factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of anemia and associated risk factors in children under three years old in poor Chinese counties.
  • To inform effective intervention strategies for combating childhood anemia.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 1370 children under three years old from poor Chinese counties.
  • Data collection included questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, hemoglobin levels, and micronutrient status analysis (for children 12-35 months).
  • Logistic regression analysis was employed to identify risk factors for anemia.

Main Results:

  • Anemia prevalence was 25.6% among children aged 0-35 months, with higher rates in younger children.
  • Prevalence of stunting, low body weight, and wasting were 17.5%, 8.6%, and 5.1%, respectively.
  • Significant risk factors for anemia included maternal anemia (0-11 months), iron and vitamin B12 deficiencies, and a monotonous diet (12-35 months).

Conclusions:

  • Anemia is highly prevalent in children under two years old, demanding urgent intervention.
  • Effective strategies include iron and vitamin B12 supplementation, enhancing dietary diversity, and addressing anemia in breastfeeding mothers.
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