Predictors of Anaemia Among Young Children Receiving Daily Micronutrient Powders (MNPs) for 24 Weeks in Bangladesh: A Secondary Analysis of the Zinc in Powders Trial.

ABSTRACT: In Bangladesh, anaemia is estimated to affect 52% of children 6-59 months, with the youngest children (6-23 months) experiencing the highest levels of anaemia (71%). Micronutrient powders (MNPs) are designed to increase micronutrient intake in young children; however, in some settings, the prevalence of anaemia may remain elevated despite the high coverage of MNPs. In a secondary analysis of the Zinc in Powders trial (ZiPT), we identified risk factors that were associated with anaemia among Bangladeshi children 9-11 months of age who received standard 15-component MNPs, including 10 mg of iron, daily for 24 weeks. At enrolment, socio-demographic characteristics were collected. Morbidity symptoms were assessed on a semi-weekly basis. Haemoglobin (measured via single-drop capillary blood usi

SUBMITTER: Thompson L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12150132 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature