Maternal ethnicity and iron status in early childhood in Toronto, Canada: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate the association between maternal ethnicity and iron deficiency (ID) in early childhood, and to evaluate whether infant feeding practices linked to ID differ between maternal ethnic groups.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study of healthy children 1-3 years of age. Adjusted multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate the association between maternal ethnicity and ID (serum ferritin <12 µg/L) and the association between maternal ethnicity and five infant feeding practices (breastfeeding duration; bottle use beyond 15 months; current formula use; daily cow's milk intake >2 cups; meat consumption).

Results

Of 1851 children included, 12.2% had ID. Compared with the European referent group, we found higher odds

SUBMITTER: Gunaseelan V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7254107 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature