Micronutrient deficiencies and related factors in school-aged children in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study in Libo Kemkem and Fogera districts, Amhara Regional State.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The present study describes the distribution of selected micronutrients and anaemia among school-aged children living in Libo Kemkem and Fogera (Amhara State, Ethiopia), assessing differences by socio-demographic characteristics, health status and dietary habits.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was carried out during May-December 2009. Socio-demographic characteristics, health status and dietary habits were collected. Biomarkers were determined for 764 children. Bivariate and multivariable statistical methods were employed to assess micronutrient deficiencies (MD), anaemia, and their association with different factors.

Results

More than two thirds of the school-aged children (79.5%) had at least one MD and 40.5% had two or more coexisting micronutrient d

SUBMITTER: Herrador Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4278675 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature