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HIERARCHICAL ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ANEMIA IN INFANTS

Elma Izze da Silva Magalhães1, Daniela Santana Maia2, Michele Pereira Netto3

  • 1Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brasil.

Revista Paulista De Pediatria : Orgao Oficial Da Sociedade De Pediatria De Sao Paulo
|October 27, 2018
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Anemia affects over a quarter of infants in Northeast Brazil, linked to low income, large families, and poor diet. Prevention strategies targeting these factors are crucial for infant health.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Nutritional Epidemiology

Background:

  • Anemia is a significant global health concern, particularly in developing regions.
  • Infant health is critically influenced by nutritional status and socioeconomic determinants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of anemia in infants.
  • To identify factors associated with anemia in infants in Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 366 children aged 6-23 months.
  • Data collection included caregiver questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, and hemoglobin levels.
  • Statistical analysis utilized Poisson regression with robust variances.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of anemia was 26.8%.
  • Associated factors included low family income, larger household size, use of unfiltered water, multiple offspring, infrequent meat consumption, and younger infant age (6-11 months).

Conclusions:

  • Anemia represents a moderate public health issue in the studied infant population.
  • Socioeconomic, demographic, and dietary factors are significantly associated with anemia.
  • Targeted interventions are essential for anemia prevention in infants.
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