Iron Deficiency Anemia and Dyslipidemia Among Hospital Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study in Turkey.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Anemia and dyslipidemia are significant health concerns that affect individual health and societal development. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia and dyslipidemia among nurses in a university hospital in Turkey and explore potential relationships between these conditions. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 712 nurses who underwent periodic health examinations. Data on demographic characteristics, hemoglobin, iron parameters, ferritin, transferrin saturation, and lipid profile were analyzed. People with all four hemoglobin, iron, ferritin, and transferrin saturation values lower than normal ranges at the same time were considered to have iron deficiency anemia. Results: Iron deficiency anemia preval

SUBMITTER: Medeni V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11642562 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature