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Anemia among Men in Malaysia: A Population-Based Survey in 2019

S Maria Awaluddin1, Nik Adilah Shahein2, Norsyamlina Che Abdul Rahim3

  • 1Centre for Occupational Health Research, Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Setia Alam 40170, Malaysia.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 23, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Anemia affects 12.6% of Malaysian men, with older men and those with diabetes being at higher risk. Early detection and treatment are crucial for this significant public health issue.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Hematology
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Anemia is a significant global health concern, particularly in adult male populations where it is often underdiagnosed.
  • Understanding the prevalence and associated factors of anemia in men is crucial for targeted public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of anemia among men in Malaysia.
  • To identify factors associated with anemia in Malaysian men.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS).
  • Measured hemoglobin levels in men aged 15 and above using the HemoCue® Hb 201+ System©.
  • Employed logistic regression analysis to identify associated factors.

Main Results:

  • The overall prevalence of anemia among Malaysian men was 12.6%.
  • Anemia prevalence was significantly higher in older men (30.7%) compared to younger men (10.0%).
  • Older age (aOR=3.1) and diabetes (aOR=1.5) were independently associated with anemia in men.

Conclusions:

  • Anemia is a public health concern among older men in Malaysia, reaching moderate to severe levels.
  • Older men with diabetes have an increased likelihood of developing anemia.
  • Early detection and management of anemia in men, especially older individuals with diabetes, are essential to prevent complications and improve quality of life.

Keywords:
Malaysiaanemiahemoglobinmenpopulation-based

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