Iron Deficiency Among Children of Asylum Seekers in The Netherlands

Stellinga-Boelen, Annette A. M.; Storm, H.; Wiegersma, P. Auke; Bijleveld, Cma; Verkade, Henkjan J.

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“…Iron deficiency anaemia was observed to be more prevalent among the age group 13-23months compared to the other age groups. This is in consonance with the findings of previous researchers 22,23 , who reported that severe iron deficiency anaemia usually affects children during their second year of life. attributed to increased iron requirements related to rapid growth in this age group.…”

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Prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia in anaemic under-5 children in Enugu South East Nigeria

Ekwochi¹,

Osuorah²,

Odetunde³

et al. 2014

Nig. J. Paed.

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Background: Iron deficiency anaemia has been described as the commonest type of nutritional anaemia in infancy and childhood. The associated adverse health sequelae include permanent behavioural and cognitive impairments. Early detection and prompt treatment are necessary to prevent these complications. Aim: To determine the prevalence and socio-demographic distribution of iron deficiency anaemia among anaemic under five children in Enugu. Subjects and methods: Under-five children presenting at a tertiary hospital were consecutively enrolled and screened for iron deficiency anaemia using haematocrit and serum ferritin levels. Iron deficiency anaemia was defined as haematocrit level <30% and ferritin level <12ng/ml. Results: Three hundred and twelve children (187 males, 125 females) aged below 60 months had a PCV check out of which 178 (57.1%) were anaemic (PCV< 30%). Of the anaemic group, 61(34.3%) had iron deficiency anaemia. Prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia was higher among the males (38.0%) [p=0.235], age group 13-23months (40.0%)[p=0.575] and children from lower socioeconomic class (43.5%)[p=0.158]. There is a positive but weak correlation between serum ferritin and haematocrit levels [r= 0.11 p=0.130]. Conclusion: The prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia in the study population was high and varies with the child's age group, gender and parental socioeconomic class.

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Prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia in anaemic under-5 children in Enugu South East Nigeria

Ekwochi¹,

Osuorah²,

Odetunde³

et al. 2014

Nig. J. Paed.

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“…The possible consequences of untreated dental disease are significant. 12,13 The prevalence of IDA (22.1%) and IDA associated with a haemoglobinopathy and thalassaemia trait were similar to data from a small Dutch study 14 and more recent Australian data. 15 One hundred twelve children (10.9%) had a haemoglobinopathy or thalassaemia trait, but counselling for asymptomatic carriers is problematic as traits become clinically relevant only when children are of child-bearing age.…”

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confidence: 79%

Tertiary paediatric refugee health clinic in Western Australia: Analysis of the first 1026 children

Mutch

Cherian

Nemba

et al. 2012

J Paediatrics Child Health

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Aim: Children account for approximately half of the humanitarian refugees currently resettled in Australia. A multidisciplinary refugee health clinic (RHC) was established at the tertiary paediatric hospital in Western Australia to address burgeoning referrals of refugee children following voluntary post‐resettlement health assessment. The aim of this study is to describe the epidemiology of common conditions in resettled paediatric refugees attending a tertiary multidisciplinary RHC. Methods: Standardised clinical and demographic data were routinely collected during first visit clinical assessment at the RHC. Descriptive analyses of the first 1026 children are presented. Results: One thousand twenty‐six refugee children from 475 families and over 30 different ethnicities were described. Nine hundred twenty‐seven (90.4%) children were referred following post‐resettlement health assessment. Median age was 7.8 years. Common reasons for referral were: vitamin D deficiency (400, 39%), iron deficiency (226, 22%), positive Helicobacter pylori serology (206, 21%), poor appetite (175, 17.1%), and schistosomiasis (170, 16.6%). Comorbidities identified by the RHC included tinea capitis and corporis (297, 28.9%), and dental disease (228, 22.2%). Two‐thirds of children (680, 66.3%) had at least one abnormal finding on clinical examination that identified pathologies that were not evident from the history. Three hundred eighty children (37%) were referred to sub‐specialty services. Conclusions: A multidisciplinary paediatric RHC facilitated and strengthened the management of refugee children with multiple and complex health needs. Evidenced–based culturally appropriate methods to identify developmental delay, psychological morbidity and quantify social needs of this vulnerable population remain uncertain. These findings are relevant to the continuing evolution of paediatric refugee health care in Australia and other high income countries.

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“…Issues related to obesity and overweight have appeared upon resettlement of AMC in host countries including the United States, the Netherlands, and Australia [80][81][82][83]. Some authors attribute these health issues to cigarette smoking [84] and changes to traditional lifestyle [81].…”

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A Scoping Review of the Health of African Immigrant and Refugee Children

Salami

Fernández‐Sánchez

Fouché

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Migration is a growing phenomenon around the world, including within the African continent. Many migrants, especially African children, face challenges related to health and social inclusion and can face increased health risks. A systematic scoping review of available literature on the health of African migrant children across the globe was conducted to offer insight into these health risks. The review was conducted over a 15-month period from January 2019 to April 2020, yielding 6602 articles once duplicates were removed. This search included electronic databases, reference lists of articles reviewed, and searches of libraries of relevant organisations. A total of 187 studies met the inclusion criteria, of which 159 were quantitative, 22 were qualitative, and 6 used mixed methods. The findings reveal decreased health in this population in areas of nutrition, infectious diseases, mental health, birth outcomes, sexual and reproductive health, physical and developmental health, parasitic infections, oral health, respiratory health, preventative health, endocrine disorders, health care services, and haematological conditions. The findings offer insights into factors influencing the health of African immigrant and refugee children. Further studies, especially qualitative studies, are needed to determine barriers to service access after migration and to investigate other underexplored and overlooked health concerns of African migrant children, including pneumonia and child maltreatment.

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Iron Deficiency Among Children of Asylum Seekers in The Netherlands

Abstract: Iron deficiency is highly prevalent among the children of asylum seekers in the Netherlands. Our data indicate that systematic biochemical screening for ID is warranted in asylum seekers' children.

Cited by 15 publications

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Prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia in anaemic under-5 children in Enugu South East Nigeria

Prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia in anaemic under-5 children in Enugu South East Nigeria

Tertiary paediatric refugee health clinic in Western Australia: Analysis of the first 1026 children

A Scoping Review of the Health of African Immigrant and Refugee Children

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