Study of Prevalence of Anaemia and Haematological Parameters in Children of Maharashtra below 12 years

Authors

  • Shruti Saraf
  • Parveen Kavathekar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v14i2.19116

Keywords:

Hb%, Iron deficiency, Sohils method, Serum Fe, B12 Folic acid

Abstract

Background: Anaemia is a widespread public health problem associated with increase risk of morbidity and
mortality especially in children and women of reproductive age.
Method: 120 children below 12 years of age suffering with anaemia were studied. The blood examination was
done to rule out PCV, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RPW, Hb% PS study, reticulocytecount and serum Iron (Fe), serum
B12 and folic acids.
Results: 65 (54.1%) had Iron deficiency, 17 (14.1%) had Thalassemia, 13 (10.8%) had Megaloblast anaemia,12 (10%)
anaemia of acute haemorrhage, 7 (5.83%) had sickle cell anaemia, 4 (3.33%) had Aplastic anaemic, 2 (1.66%) had
leukaemia. Clinical manifestation included mainly pallor 120 (100%),103 (85.8%) weakness and fatigability 42
(35%) fever, 29 (24%) had IC term, 24 (20%) shortness of breathing, 21 (27.5%) hepatomegely, 15 (12.5%) history of
pica, 23 (19.1%) had mild, 59 (49.1%) had moderate, 38 (31.6%) had severe anaemic on the basis of haemoglobin
level profile.
Conclusion: Iron deficiently is the major cause of anaemia followed by thalassemia, megaloblastic, acute
haemorrigic sickle cell, aplastic anaemia. This pragmatic study in children certainly helps the nutrition expert and
paediatrician to treat such children efficiently to avoid morbidity and mortality.

Author Biographies

  • Shruti Saraf

    Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni Maharashtra

  • Parveen Kavathekar

    Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Government Medical College Aurangabad, Aurangabad, Maharashtra

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Published

2023-03-15

How to Cite

Study of Prevalence of Anaemia and Haematological Parameters in Children of Maharashtra below 12 years. (2023). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 14(2), 302-306. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v14i2.19116