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Anaemia Among Children Who Attended the Children's Teaching Hospital in Karbala, Iraq
1Pharmacy Department, Al Zahrawi University College, Karbala, Iraq.
Insights
Anaemia affects 9.9% of children aged 0-14 in Karbala, Iraq. This study highlights the health consequences and encourages further research into childhood anaemia prevalence.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Hematology
- Public Health
- Clinical Research
Background:
- The World Health Organization (WHO) noted moderate anaemia incidence in women and children under 59 months in 2011.
- Childhood anaemia remains a significant global health concern, impacting development and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of anaemia in children under 14 years old in Karbala, Iraq.
- To investigate the relationship between anaemia types and various haematological parameters, age, and sex.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Children's Teaching Hospital in Karbala, Iraq.
- Data collection occurred between July 1, 2019, and September 1, 2019.
- Haematological exams were performed on pediatric participants.
Main Results:
- The overall prevalence of anaemia among children aged 0-14 in Karbala was 9.9%.
- A significant positive correlation was found between anaemia type and ferritin levels, mean corpuscular volume, and mean corpuscular haemoglobin (p<0.0001).
- Study participants under 5 years showed smaller skull diameters and lengths compared to WHO growth standards.
Conclusions:
- Childhood anaemia is prevalent in Karbala, with significant health implications.
- Findings underscore the need for targeted interventions and further research on anaemia in pediatric populations.
- The study emphasizes the impact of anaemia on child growth and development parameters.
Introduction:
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a moderate incidence of anaemia among pregnant and nonpregnant women and among children younger than 59 months in 2011.
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to investigate anaemia among children younger than 14 years submitted to haematological exams at the Children's Teaching Hospital in Karbala, Iraq.
Patients And Methods:
This was a cross-sectional study carried out in the Children's Teaching Hospital Laboratory Department in Karbala, Iraq, from 1 July 2019 until 1 September 2019.
Results:
The prevalence of anaemia among children aged 0-14 years in Karbala was 9.9%. There was no significant relationship between the type of anaemia diagnosed and age or sex. However, there was a significantly positive relationship between the type of anaemia diagnosed and each ferritin level, mean corpuscular volume, and mean corpuscular haemoglobin (p<0.0001). The study participant skull diameter and length in relation to sex were compared to the WHO reference values for child growth standards, and the study values were less than the normal range for children below 5 years of age.
Conclusion:
A high prevalence of anaemia among children was reported with its apparent consequence on their health. This study highlights the prevalence of anaemia among children up to 14 years of age in Karbala, and future research is encouraged.
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