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Research paper thumbnail of MDR and XDR typhoid fever-a threat for the current decade?

Pan African Medical Journal, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Anemia in pediatric patients under five years old: A cross-sectional study

Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, Jun 1, 2016

Anemia is considered the most prevalent nutritional deficiency globally, affecting about a quarte... more Anemia is considered the most prevalent nutritional deficiency globally, affecting about a quarter of the world population, especially children. This study was done to study the prevalence of anemia in child under five years of age. This cross-sectional study was carried out including of preschool children aged from 6 months to 5 years. Hemoglobin levels were measured to diagnose anemia (hemoglobin <11.0 g/dL) and data were collected on independent variables such as age, sex, area of residence (urban or rural), daycare center enrollment, birth weight, breastfeeding history, and maternal anemia during pregnancy. Anemia in the particular region was ranges from 29.7% to 25.9 % in 3 consecutive years. No significant differences were found in anemia prevalence between boys and girls. Prevalence of anemia was higher in rural areas than in urban areas. Because of the severity of the public-health problem and the potential threat to health, survival and development of present and future generations, the prevention and the control of anemia should be given immediate priority in the health and nutrition sectors. Keywords Anemia, Health, Children INTRODUCTION: Anemia is considered the most prevalent nutritional deficiency globally, affecting about a quarter of the world population, especially children and women of reproductive age. In children, anemia can negatively affect cognitive development, school performance, physical growth, and immunity [1].

Research paper thumbnail of MDR and XDR typhoid fever-a threat for the current decade?

Pan African Medical Journal, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Anemia in pediatric patients under five years old: A cross-sectional study

Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, Jun 1, 2016

Anemia is considered the most prevalent nutritional deficiency globally, affecting about a quarte... more Anemia is considered the most prevalent nutritional deficiency globally, affecting about a quarter of the world population, especially children. This study was done to study the prevalence of anemia in child under five years of age. This cross-sectional study was carried out including of preschool children aged from 6 months to 5 years. Hemoglobin levels were measured to diagnose anemia (hemoglobin <11.0 g/dL) and data were collected on independent variables such as age, sex, area of residence (urban or rural), daycare center enrollment, birth weight, breastfeeding history, and maternal anemia during pregnancy. Anemia in the particular region was ranges from 29.7% to 25.9 % in 3 consecutive years. No significant differences were found in anemia prevalence between boys and girls. Prevalence of anemia was higher in rural areas than in urban areas. Because of the severity of the public-health problem and the potential threat to health, survival and development of present and future generations, the prevention and the control of anemia should be given immediate priority in the health and nutrition sectors. Keywords Anemia, Health, Children INTRODUCTION: Anemia is considered the most prevalent nutritional deficiency globally, affecting about a quarter of the world population, especially children and women of reproductive age. In children, anemia can negatively affect cognitive development, school performance, physical growth, and immunity [1].