Prevalence of thalassaemia, iron-deficiency anaemia and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency among Arab migrating nomad children, southern Islamic Republic of Iran
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2014; 20 (11): 726-731
in English
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ABSTRACT
This study investigated the prevalence of iron-deficiency anaemia, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency and beta-thalassaemia trait among Arab migrating nomad children in southern Islamic Republic of Iran. Blood samples were analysed from 134 schoolchildren aged < 18 years [51 males, 83 females]. Low serum ferritin [< 12 ng/dL] was present in 17.9% of children [21.7% in females and 11.8% in males]. Low haemoglobin [Hb] correlated significantly with a low serum ferritin. Only 1 child had G6PD deficiency. A total of 9.7% of children had HbA2 >/= 3.5 g/ dL, indicating beta-thalassaemia trait [10.8% in females and 7.8% in males]. Mean serum iron, serum ferritin and total iron binding capacity were similar in males and females. Serum ferritin index was as accurate as Hb index in the diagnosis of iron-deficiency anaemia. A high prevalence of beta-thalassaemia trait was the major potential risk factor in this population
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Transients and Migrants
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Hemoglobins
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Child
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Prevalence
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Anemia, Iron-Deficiency
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Arabs
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Ferritins
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Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2014
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