Epidemiological, Clinical and Biological Characteristics of Cameroonian Children and Adolescents with Sickle-Cell Anemia

B, Chetcha Chemegni; A, Bodieu Kenmegne; Ff, Ngo Sack; Ngouadjeu, E; N, Emelemie Megningue; Bengondo, Charles; Mbanya, D

doi:10.21767/1989-5216.1000255

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“…Sickle Cell Disease, commonly affects people of African descends and its prevalence among UdM student is consistent with the 2.9% worldwide reported by the WHO [12]. On the other hand, the proportion of Allergic reactions among UdM students was in the lower limit of the data provided by the World Allergy Organization, Age ratio for younger and elder is 1.30/1, slightly in favor of younger students.…”

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Assessing the Health Status of Students at Université Des Montagnes in Cameroon

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J Epidemiol Public Health Rev

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Introduction:We usually believe that young adults in general, are a population that is healthier. As a result, in low middle income countries, public health policy-makers pay little attention to student's health status. However, this assumption may undermine the academic performance of some college students.Objective: The aim of our study is to describe the health status of the UdM students, during the 2016-2017 academic year. Methods:We used a multi-stratified random sample of about five hundred students. We assessed both clinical and biological data available in the students' health records.Results: When considering signs and symptoms of disease based on clinical and biological findings, about 25.0% of students were in good health. The proportions of clinical signs and symptoms varied between 0.4 to 21.9%, with high blood pressure prevailing the most. Students who drank alcohol beverages from occasional to frequent use, were estimated at 34.8%. The prevalence of hepatitis B and C virus was 12.8% and 1.4% respectively; while 12.4% of blood sugar was above the cutting point of 1.20 g/l and 8.0% of students were overweight. Anemia from all etiologies was estimated at 15.5%; allergy, cardio-pulmonary, and digestive disorders were found at 14.8%, 13.1% and 10.6% respectively. Conclusion:Findings from this pioneered research in a low middle income country raised awareness that college students in UdM, like their counterparts elsewhere, are experiencing health disparities; calling public health decision-makers to increase their actions for better care and value in student's health.

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confidence: 83%