Effect of parasitic infestation and anemia related on educational underachievement in primary school children

ABSTRACT

Parasitic infestations were found to affect intelligence level, hemoglobin percent and educational achievement in primary school children. 599 children from sindbis primary school in Qalyubia were chosen. Urine, stool analysis, hemoglobin measurement and I.Q. assessment were done. A high coefficient correlation [p-<0.01] was found between low H-% and parasitic infestations. 94.64% of underachievers has low Hb%. The heaviest the parasitic infestation, the lowest Hb%. 94.6% of infested group had I.Q. less than normal