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Prevalência de anemia em pré-escolares e resposta ao tratamento com suplementação de ferro / Prevalence of anemia among preschoolers and response to iron supplementation
Costa, Juliana T; Bracco, Mario M; Gomes, Paulo A. P; Gurgel, Ricardo Q.
  • Costa, Juliana T; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde.
  • Bracco, Mario M; Universidade Federal São Paulo.
  • Gomes, Paulo A. P; s.af
  • Gurgel, Ricardo Q; s.af
J. pediatr. (Rio J.) ; 87(1): 76-79, jan.-fev. 2011. graf, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-576135
RESUMO

OBJETIVOS:

Avaliar a prevalência de anemia entre os pré-escolares da rede pública de Ilhabela (SP) e a resposta ao tratamento instituído.

MÉTODOS:

Estudo com 667 pré-escolares, entre 2007 e 2008. As crianças foram avaliadas na escola quanto ao peso, estatura e concentração de hemoglobina. As anêmicas foram tratadas com sulfato ferroso por 12 semanas, com uma consulta intermediária e outra ao final.

RESULTADOS:

A prevalência de anemia foi de 25,6 por cento (170 crianças). A concentração de hemoglobina mais baixa foi de 9,5 g/dL. A maior prevalência de anemia (36 por cento) ocorreu em crianças de 60 a 65 meses de idade. A mediana da concentração de hemoglobina evoluiu de 10,5 g/dL para 11,8 g/dL ao final do tratamento, recuperando 76 por cento das crianças.

CONCLUSÃO:

A identificação de crianças anêmicas nas escolas, o pronto tratamento da anemia e o acompanhamento durante o tratamento mostrou ser estratégia eficaz no combate a esse importante problema de saúde pública.
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

To assess the prevalence of anemia among children attending public preschools in Ilhabela, state of São Paulo, Brazil, and their response to a treatment regimen.

METHODS:

Between 2007 and 2008, the weight, height, and hemoglobin levels of 667 children were measured in the school setting. Anemic children were prescribed a 12-week course of ferrous sulfate, and follow-up assessment visits were scheduled for halfway through this course and the end of treatment.

RESULTS:

The prevalence of anemia was 25.6 percent (N = 170). The lowest hemoglobin level measured was 9.5 g/dL. Anemia was most prevalent (36 percent) in children between the ages of 60 and 65 months. Median hemoglobin levels rose to 11.8 g/dL from 10.5 g/dL after treatment; 76 percent of children recovered from anemia.

CONCLUSION:

Screening for anemia in the school setting and prompt therapy, including mid-treatment follow-up, proved to be an effective strategy for facing this major public health issue.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Hemoglobins / Ferrous Compounds / Anemia Type of study: Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: Portuguese Journal: J. pediatr. (Rio J.) Journal subject: Pediatrics Year: 2011 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Hemoglobins / Ferrous Compounds / Anemia Type of study: Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: Portuguese Journal: J. pediatr. (Rio J.) Journal subject: Pediatrics Year: 2011 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil