Prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia in children under 5 years of age
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https://doi.org/10.35381/s.v.v8i1.4008Keywords:
Child preschool, anemia iron-deficiency, iron deficiency, (Source: DeCS)Abstract
Objective: To determine the prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia in children under five years of age and to evaluate the associated factors in different regions of Ecuador. Methods: Descriptive observational study, the population was 125 infants. Results and Conclusion: The study on the prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia in children under five years of age in Ecuador revealed a significant prevalence of 38.4%. This finding underscores the magnitude of the public health problem that iron deficiency anaemia represents in this vulnerable population. The high prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia in children under five in Ecuador requires a comprehensive approach that includes improving nutrition education, increasing accessibility to iron-rich foods and supplements, and strengthening health systems to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
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