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The Prevalenceof Anemia Among School Students in a National Screening Program in Iran



Amirkhani MA1 ; Ziaedini SH2 ; Dashti M3 ; Aminaei T3 ; Ardalan G4 ; Mirmoghtadaee P5 ; Poursafa P6 ; Kelishadi R6
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  1. 1. Family Health, Population and School Health Bureau, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. General of Health and Physical Activity and Prevention of Social Hazards, Ministry of Education and Training, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Expert of Youth and School Health Office, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Youth and School Health Office, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Community and Preventive Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  6. 6. Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Journal of Isfahan Medical School Published:2009

Abstract

Background: Anemia affects child development and limits their social activity, education and future life. In this study, the prevalence of anemia is determined among school aged children in a screening program. Methods: All first and third grade students in primary schools, first grade students in secondary schools related to Iranian universities of medical science were selected. The data were gathered by universities in 1386. Findings: The prevalence of anemia was 1.8% and 2.4% in first grade and third grade students in primary schools. It was 1.6% in first grade students in secondary schools. The high prevalence was reported from Tehran, Shahid beheshti and Iran Universities of medical science. Conclusion: It is considered more detailed interventions are necessary especially in high prevalence regions to determine the different types of anemia and their risk factors. © 2009, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.
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