Global burden of anemia and cause among children under five years 1990-2019: findings from the global burden of disease study 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anemia represents a significant global health issue affecting numerous children and women, characterized by diminished hemoglobin levels that may impede cognitive and developmental progress. Although commonly attributed to iron deficiency, the etiology of anemia in this demographic is multifaceted, encompassing nutritional, genetic, and infectious contributors. Nonetheless, there is a lack of high-quality data on anemia prevalence and causes analysis among children under 5 years. The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive global assessment of the burden of anemia and its causes among children under 5 years, using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019.

Methods

This investigation utilized data from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2019

SUBMITTER: Liu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11518722 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature