High anaemia and iron deficiency prevalence among pregnant women living in low groundwater iron areas of Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anaemia is a significant public health concern in Bangladesh, yet data on the prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy and the contribution of iron deficiency are limited. Given the reliance on groundwater for drinking, a better understanding of the role of drinking water iron in anaemia aetiology is also required to inform anaemia prevention strategies.

Methods

This cross-sectional study enrolled 1500 pregnant women from Narayanganj district, Bangladesh, during their second or third trimester. Anaemia and iron status were described and their relationship with drinking water iron assessed using regression analyses.

Results

The prevalence of anaemia was 38% (95% confidence interval, CI: 35%, 40%), with 10% (95% CI: 9%, 12%) experiencing moderate-to-severe anaemia.

SUBMITTER: Hasan MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11539743 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature