Association of Anaemia and Anthropometric Indices Among Chinese Adults: Based on the Sixth China Chronic Disease and Risk Factor Surveillance.

ABSTRACT: Background: Anaemia remains a widespread global public health concern. According to previous research reports, the prevalence rate of anaemia among Chinese adults is lacking. Additionally, the association between anaemia and four common anthropometric indices remains unclear. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of anaemia and its association with anthropometric indices. Methods: The data was from a large, cross-sectional, nationally representative survey which was conducted from August 2018 to June 2019. A total of 190,236 individuals aged 18 years or old were invited, and 159,468 participants with complete data were included in this study. Anaemia was defined as the decrease in adjusted haemoglobin concentrations, <120 g/L for non-pregnant females and <130 g/L for ma

SUBMITTER: Du C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12525547 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature