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Prevalence of anemia in schools of the metropolitan region of Curitiba, Brazil
Spezia, Juliana; Carvalho, Laísa Ferreira da Silva; Camargo Filho, Marcelo Ferrari de Almeida; Furman, Aline Emmer; Utiyama, Shirley Ramos da Rosa; Henneberg, Railson.
  • Spezia, Juliana; Universidade Federal do Paraná ­ UFPR. Curitiba. BR
  • Carvalho, Laísa Ferreira da Silva; Universidade Federal do Paraná ­ UFPR. Curitiba. BR
  • Camargo Filho, Marcelo Ferrari de Almeida; Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe. Curitiba. BR
  • Furman, Aline Emmer; Universidade Federal do Paraná ­ UFPR. Curitiba. BR
  • Utiyama, Shirley Ramos da Rosa; Universidade Federal do Paraná ­ UFPR. Curitiba. BR
  • Henneberg, Railson; Universidade Federal do Paraná ­ UFPR. Curitiba. BR
Hematol., Transfus. Cell Ther. (Impr.) ; 40(2): 151-155, Apr.-June 2018. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-953818
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT

Background:

Anemia during childhood is one of the biggest public health problems worldwide, including Brazil. Insufficient or abnormal production of hemoglobin, loss of iron and excessive destruction of red blood cells are the most common causes of anemia. Among the reasons of anemia, iron deficiency accounts for 50% of anemia cases in developing countries. Affected individuals present a wide range of clinical problems, including delayed neuropsychomotor progression, impaired cellular immunity and reduction of intellectual capacity. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of anemia in children attending public schools in the metropolitan region of Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.

Method:

A retrospective study was conducted of 409 children aged 8-12 years old included in an extension project of the Universidade Federal do Paraná. The results of complete blood count and hemoglobin electrophoresis of all children were evaluated. Anemia was considered when the hemoglobin levels were <11.5 g/dL.

Results:

The prevalence of anemia was found to be 2.2% of the population studied, with hypochromic microcytic anemia being the most common type. Seven children had sickle cell trait and one had β-thalassemia.

Conclusion:

The prevalence of anemia in this study was considered normal according the World Health Organization classification, which is different from the data found in other Brazilian regions.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Blood Cell Count / Cross-Sectional Studies / Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Anemia / Anemia, Hypochromic Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Hematol., Transfus. Cell Ther. (Impr.) Journal subject: Hematologia / TransfusÆo de Sangue Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe/BR / Universidade Federal do Paraná ­ UFPR/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Blood Cell Count / Cross-Sectional Studies / Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Anemia / Anemia, Hypochromic Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Hematol., Transfus. Cell Ther. (Impr.) Journal subject: Hematologia / TransfusÆo de Sangue Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe/BR / Universidade Federal do Paraná ­ UFPR/BR