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Iron deficiency anemia in children: prevalence and prevention studies in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil

J E de Oliveira1, S Ventura, A M Souza

  • 1Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil.

Archivos Latinoamericanos De Nutricion
|June 1, 1997
PubMed

Insights

Iron deficiency and ferropenic anemia are significant nutritional issues in Brazil, especially affecting children aged 6-24 months. Prevention strategies, including supplementation and food fortification, show promise but require further implementation.

Area of Science:

  • Nutrition and Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Iron deficiency and ferropenic anemia represent prevalent nutritional challenges in Brazil.
  • The Ribeirão Preto region exhibits a high incidence, particularly in children aged 6-24 months.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the prevalence and discuss prevention strategies for iron deficiency and anemia in Brazilian infants and preschool children.
  • To highlight the importance of iron supplementation and explore alternative prevention methods.

Main Methods:

  • Review of studies conducted at the Medical School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo.
  • Analysis of data on iron deficiency prevalence and intervention outcomes.

Main Results:

  • High incidence of iron deficiency and anemia confirmed in infants and preschool children.
  • Iron supplementation is crucial for preterm, premature, and normal infants.
  • Iron complexes and fortified foods demonstrate feasibility for prevention.

Conclusions:

  • Despite known physiopathology, iron deficiency remains a difficult problem to solve in Brazil.
  • Community-based distribution of iron supplements and fortified foods are viable alternatives for prevention.

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