Anemia, a moderate public health concern among adolescents in South Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescence is characterized by rapid growth and development and iron requirements increase during this time. Adolescents with poor diet in early childhood and/or females with an early onset of menarche may be at greater risk for developing anemia due to the rapid depletion of iron stores in their bodies.

Objective

The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and severity of anemia among school adolescents in Wonago district, Gedeo Zone, South Ethiopia.

Methods

A school based cross-sectional study was conducted among 443 randomly selected school adolescents across 15 schools (2 secondary schools and 13 primary schools) in the district. Hemoglobin concentration from a capillary blood sample was determined by portable hemoglobin meter (HemoCue). D

SUBMITTER: Shaka MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6049899 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature