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Iron deficiency, its epidemiological features and feeding practices among infants aged 12 months in Qatar: a

Abdul Jaleel A Latif Zainel1, Sherif R Omar Osman2,3, Sadriya Mohammed S Al-Kohji4

  • 1Clinical Affairs, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar.

BMJ Open
|May 11, 2018
PubMed

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Iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) affect 9.2% and 7.8% of infants in Qatar, respectively. Targeted infant feeding practices and counselling can reduce ID prevalence.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) are significant global health concerns in infants.
  • Understanding the prevalence and epidemiological features of ID and IDA is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the prevalence of anaemia, ID, and IDA in 12-month-old infants in Qatar.
  • To explore the epidemiological characteristics and feeding practices associated with ID in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted in 14 primary healthcare centers in Qatar.
  • 306 infants were enrolled, and mothers completed questionnaires on feeding practices. Infants underwent blood tests for anaemia, ID, and IDA using defined cut-off points.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of anaemia was 23.5%, ID was 9.2%, and IDA was 7.8%.
  • ID was more common in non-Qatari infants, those from low-income families, and those breastfed exclusively until one year.
  • Infants whose mothers received feeding counselling showed lower rates of ID.

Conclusions:

  • While ID and IDA prevalence in Qatar is lower than in many developing nations, further improvements are needed.
  • Interventions should focus on infant feeding practices and maternal counselling to reduce ID.
Abstract

Keywords:
12 months infantsQataranemiafeedingiron deficiencyprevalence

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