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[Anemia in female adolescents]
Folia Haematologica (Leipzig, Germany : 1928)
|January 1, 1977
Summary
This study found nearly half of adolescent girls experienced anaemia, primarily due to iron deficiency. Early detection and intervention are crucial for managing this common condition in young women.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Pediatric Health
- Nutritional Science
Context:
- Investigated anaemia prevalence in 164 female students aged 14-20.
- Assessed haematocrit, iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid levels.
- Focused on a municipal grammar school population.
Purpose:
- Determine the frequency of anaemia in adolescent girls.
- Investigate the underlying causes, including nutritional deficiencies.
- Highlight the significance of iron deficiency anaemia.
Summary:
- 49% of students (81/164) had low haematocrit (<37%).
- Iron deficiency was the primary cause in 31 cases.
- Low vitamin B12 and folic acid levels were less common.
Impact:
- Emphasizes the high prevalence of anaemia in school-aged girls.
- Underscores iron deficiency as the main etiological factor.
- Informs public health strategies for adolescent nutritional status.