Anemia continues to be a major public health problem worldwide, particularly among females of reproductive age in developing country settings. In 1992, World Health Orga- nization global estimates of anemia prevalence averaged 56%, with a range of 35 - 75% depending on geographic location World ...
Anemia is a globally widespread condition in women and is associated with reduced economic productivity and increased mortality worldwide. Here we map annual 2000–2018 geospatial estimates of anemia prevalence in women of reproductive age (15–49 years)
Objectives:To determine the prevalence of anemia in pregnant women and characterize its effect on neonatal outcome in Northeast India. Patients and methods:Four hundred and seventy mothers and their newborn infants during a one month period were included. The association between maternal hemoglobin (Hb...
Prevalence of anemia in pregnant women and its effect on neonatal outcomes in Northeast India. Journal of Maternal Fetal and Neonatal Medicine; 27(9) : 887-91.Bora R, Sable C, Wolfson J, et al. Prevalence of anemia in pregnant women and its effect on neonatal outcomes in Northeast India[...
Define anemia. anemia synonyms, anemia pronunciation, anemia translation, English dictionary definition of anemia. also a·nae·mi·a n. A pathological deficiency in the oxygen-carrying component of the blood, measured in unit volume concentrations of he
Babies born to women with anemia during pregnancy have an increased risk of childhood anemia, according to a study carried out in rural India.
Only 1 X chromosome is active in any given cell, the Lyon hypothesis; thus, G6PD activity depends on the expression of wild type or mutant alleles. In women heterozygous for G6PD deficiency, average G6PD activity may be normal, mildly, moderately, or severely reduced, depending on the degree...
However, there is currently no consensus on the most effective method of identifying these women. The content of protein in the supplements considering total diet is also an important determinant of fetal growth. Balanced protein energy supplementation (containing up to 20% of energy as protein) ...
Studies of anemia usually focus on pregnant women or children, among whom the burden is greatest. We describe prevalence and risk factors for anemia among rural and urban men and women of all ages in Malawi. Methods: We analyzed data from a population-wide cross-sectional survey of adults ...
oxygen to the tissues; it is not actually a disease but rather a symptom of any of numerous different disorders and other conditions. The World Health Organization has defined anemia as ahemoglobinconcentration below 7.5 mmol/L (12 g/dL) in women and below 8.1 mmol/L (13 g/dL) in men....