Impact of inflammation on anemia in children: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The association of inflammation and iron deficiency could be related to up to 40% of anemia in young children.

Objective

To describe the anemia and iron deficiency in children and verify possible associations with dietary practices, nutritional status and inflammatory markers.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted with one hundred and twelve children aged between 6 months and 3 years in Early Childhood Education Centers in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Nutritional status regarding iron and inflammatory markers was assessed using the reference values proposed by the World Health Organization.

Results

Anemia and iron deficiency were observed in 58 (51.8%) and 89 (79.5%), respectively, of children evaluated. Hemoglobin values were directly associat

SUBMITTER: de Paiva Lourencao LF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11967137 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature