Nutritional deficiencies among adults with beta thalassemia major in Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the nutritional status of adults with beta thalassemia major in Vietnam by analysing body composition parameters and assessing the adequacy of energy, macronutrient and micronutrient intake.

Design

A cross-sectional study was conducted among adult patients with beta thalassemia major. Nutritional status was assessed using three components: BMI, body composition and dietary intake.

Setting

Department of Thalassemia, The National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion in Vietnam.

Participants

317 adult patients with beta thalassemia major (54·2 % females, median age 32).

Results

Nearly half (49·5 %) of the patients had a normal BMI, while 18·3 % were severely underweight and 32·2 % were underweight. Severe underweight patients

SUBMITTER: Hoang TNA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12809608 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature