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One-Year Daily Micronutrient Supplementation and Anemia Prevalence Among Mildly Stunted Infants in Bhaktapur, Nepal

Ram Krishna Chandyo1, Suman Ranjitkar2,3, Manjeswori Ulak3

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Kathmandu Medical College, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal.

Sage Open Pediatrics
|July 4, 2025
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Multi-micronutrient supplementation significantly reduced anemia prevalence in young children from 65% to 25% within one year. However, anemia persisted in one-fourth of toddlers, indicating a need for further research and interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Public Health
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Anemia is a significant global health issue, particularly affecting infants and young children.
  • Understanding the burden of anemia in early childhood is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of anemia in infants aged 6-11 months.
  • To evaluate the impact of one-year multi-micronutrient supplementation on anemia prevalence.

Main Methods:

  • Hemoglobin levels were measured in 569 children at baseline (6-11 months) and after one year (18-23 months).
  • All participants received daily lipid-based micronutrient formulation for the study duration.

Main Results:

  • Anemia prevalence decreased from 65% at 6-11 months to 25% at 18-23 months.
  • Among infants anemic at baseline, 29% remained anemic; 18% of initially non-anemic infants developed anemia.

Conclusions:

  • Multi-micronutrient supplementation substantially reduced anemia prevalence in toddlers.
  • Despite supplementation, a significant proportion of children remained anemic, highlighting the need for comprehensive interventions and further research.
Abstract

Keywords:
Nepalanemiachildrenmicronutrient

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