Prevalence and clinical impact of severe anaemia in referral hospitals in southern Benin.

ABSTRACT: Severe anaemia is a critical public health issue worldwide, disproportionately affecting children in Africa, where approximately 40% of children aged 6 to 59 months are impacted. It leads to significant hospital and post-hospital complications. However, there is a notable lack of research on its burden and clinical impact, particularly in Benin, where existing data are outdated. This study aims to assess the prevalence and impact of severe anaemia in two areas of perennial transmission in southern Benin. We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study at two referral hospitals in Benin, Lagune Mother and Child University Hospital Centre (CHU-MEL) and the Departmental Hospital Centre-Zou (CHD-Z). Sociodemographic, clinical and biological information were extracted from medical records of

SUBMITTER: Assongba L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12218909 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature