Prevalence of anemia in adult rural population of north India.
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| ID: sea-88839
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To find the prevalence of anemia in adult males and non-pregnant females of rural north Indian population.METHODS:
During an epidemiological survey on hypertension in rural population of north India (n=2559), a random sample of 215 individuals underwent blood investigations including hemoglobin estimation.RESULTS:
The overall prevalence of anemia in 16-70 years of age group was 47.9% (n=215), being 50% (n= 136) among females and 44.3% (n=78) among males. Low socioeconomic status, illiteracy and lower body mass index, were associated with higher prevalence of anemia.CONCLUSIONS:
The finding of higher prevalence of anemia in adult males need further investigation and corroboration in other studies. The intervention for anemia should be directed on the community as a whole.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Social Class
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Rural Health
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Prevalence
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Adolescent
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Sex Distribution
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Age Distribution
Type of study:
Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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