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[PREVALENCE OF IRON DEFICIENCY AND IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA IN INFANTS AGED 9 TO 15 MONTHS IN A LOW INCOME POPULATION

Lutfi Jaber1,2,3,4, Shadi Jbarah1,3

  • 1The Bridge to Peace Community Pediatric Center, Taibe.

Harefuah
|June 30, 2017
PubMed

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Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) affects 4% of Israeli Arab infants, with breastfeeding and iron supplements reducing risk. Further research is needed to establish diagnostic criteria and identify causes of anemia unrelated to iron deficiency.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Hematology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Iron deficiency (ID) is a widespread nutritional deficiency impacting global health.
  • Infant iron status is critical for development and requires monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and causes of iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in Israeli Arab infants.
  • To assess the iron status of infants aged 9-15 months within this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study analyzed iron status indicators (hemoglobin, ferritin, MCV) in 410 infants.
  • Prevalence of IDA was calculated using established diagnostic criteria.

Main Results:

  • Anemia (Hb <11 g/dL) was observed in 28% of infants, while 7% showed low ferritin levels (<12 μg/L).
  • Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) was diagnosed in 4% of infants based on specific criteria.
  • Prolonged breastfeeding (>6 months) and iron supplementation (>6 months) were significantly associated with a lower risk of anemia.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is essential to refine diagnostic cutoffs for ID and IDA and to investigate the causes of anemia not linked to iron deficiency.
  • Recommendations include promoting breastfeeding and iron supplementation, with consideration for routine ferritin testing at one year of age.
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