STUDY OF PREVALENCE OF ANAEMIA IN SCHOOL CHILDREN OF ARMY PERSONAL AT CANTONMENT AREA, JAIPUR.

Authors

  • Dr. Abender Singh Maanju Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatric, JNU Institute for Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Jaipur
  • Dr. K C Verma Associate Professor Department of Community Medicine, JNU Institute for Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Jaipur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmbs.v3i9.528

Keywords:

Anaemia, socioeconomic status, Iron Fortification

Abstract

Background: Anaemia is one of the most common hematological disease of the pediatric age group. in developing countries prevalence of anaemia is much higher in children. The present study was done at  Jaipur to identify prevalence of anemia in children.

Methodology: This is a prospective study conducted in school children from June 2018 to June 2019 and includes 500 children residing in cantonment area at jaipur.

Results: Prevalence of anaemia was more among females and vegetarians.

Conclusion: Anaemia is still a major health problem in our country. Childhood anaemia still continues to be a major public health problem in school children between 6-12 years

Keywords: Anaemia, socioeconomic status, Iron Fortification.

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Published

2019-09-14

How to Cite

Maanju, D. A. S., & Verma, D. K. C. (2019). STUDY OF PREVALENCE OF ANAEMIA IN SCHOOL CHILDREN OF ARMY PERSONAL AT CANTONMENT AREA, JAIPUR. International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies, 3(9), 46–48. https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmbs.v3i9.528

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 9 (2019)

Section

Research Articles