Prevalence of anemia in schools of the metropolitan region of Curitiba, Brazil
Hematol., Transfus. Cell Ther. (Impr.)
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40(2): 151-155, Apr.-June 2018. tab
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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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Sujet Principal:
Hémogramme
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Études transversales
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Anémie par carence en fer
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Anémie
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Anémie hypochrome
Type d'étude:
Étude observationnelle
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Étude de prévalence
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Facteurs de risque
Limites du sujet:
Enfant
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Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
Pays comme sujet:
Amérique du Sud
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Brésil
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Hematol., Transfus. Cell Ther. (Impr.)
Thème du journal:
Hematologia
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TransfusÆo de Sangue
Année:
2018
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe/BR
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Universidade Federal do Paraná UFPR/BR
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