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Prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia among Indonesian children
Insights
Iron deficiency anaemia is prevalent in pediatric out-patients in Surabaya, affecting 9.8% overall. Prevalence was highest in the youngest children (0.5-2 years) and decreased with age.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Hematology
- Public Health
Background:
- Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is a significant global health concern, particularly in children.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for preventing long-term developmental consequences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia in pediatric out-patients at a General Hospital in Surabaya.
- To analyze the prevalence of IDA across different pediatric age groups.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted on 1160 pediatric out-patients.
- Anaemia was defined by specific hemoglobin concentrations for age groups: <10 g% (6 months-2 years), <11 g% (2-5 years), and <12 g% (5-12 years).
- Iron deficiency was confirmed by serum transferrin saturation (<16%) and bone marrow iron assessment.
Main Results:
- The overall prevalence of anaemia was 14.2%, with iron deficiency anaemia found in 9.8% of patients.
- Prevalence of IDA was 12.8% in the 6 months-2 years group, 10.7% in the 2-5 years group, and 7.6% in the 5-12 years group.
- IDA prevalence decreased with increasing age.
Conclusions:
- Iron deficiency anaemia is a notable health issue among pediatric out-patients in Surabaya.
- The findings highlight the need for targeted screening and prevention strategies for IDA in young children.
Abstract:
A survey on the prevalence of iron deficiency anaemic was performed in 1160 pediatric out-patients of the General Hospital in Surabaya. Criteria for anaemia were haemoglobin concentrations of less than 10, 11 and 12g% for the age groups of 6 months to 2 years (I), 2 to 5 years (II) and 5 to 12 years (III), respectively. Criteria for Fe-deficiency among the anaemic children were serum transferrin saturation of less than 16% and a bone marrow devoid of iron. In group I 12,8% of the children had Fe-deficiency anaemia, in group II 10,7% and in group III 7,6%. The over-all prevalence of anaemia was 14,2% and of iron deficiency anaemia 9,8%.