Low anemia prevalence in school-aged children in Bangalore, South India: possible effect of school health initiatives

Muthayya, Sumithra; Thankachan, Prashanth; Zimmermann, MB; Andersson, Maria; Eilander, Ans; Misquith, Dominic; Hurrell, Richard F.; Kurpad, Anura V

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“…500 children from a low socio-economic background. The sample is the representative for school children aged 6-10 years from poor socioeconomic classes in Bangalore city and the surrounding peri-urban areas, based on a similar prevalence of anaemia measured and similar average heights and weights in our studies and other studies conducted in children in Bangalore (51) . The cognitive test battery was thoroughly adapted to local language and culture and showed good internal and external validity, which is essential to detect any associations between cognitive functioning and nutritional status (52) .…”

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Undernutrition, fatty acid and micronutrient status in relation to cognitive performance in Indian school children: a cross-sectional study

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While undernutrition and anaemia have previously been linked to poor development of children, relatively little is known about the role of B-vitamins and fatty acids on cognition. The present study aims to explore the associations between indicators of body size, fatty acid and micronutrient status on cognitive performance in 598 Indian school children aged 6 -10 years. Baseline data of a clinical study were used to assess these associations by analyses of variance adjusting for age, sex, school, maternal education and cognitive tester. The Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children II was used to measure four cognitive domains, including fluid reasoning, short-term memory, retrieval ability and cognitive speediness. Scores were combined into an overall measure, named mental processing index (MPI). Body size indicators and Hb concentrations were significantly positively related to cognitive domains and MPI, such that increases of 1 SD in height-for-age and weight-for-age z-scores would each translate into a 0·09 SD increase in MPI, P¼0·0006 and 0·002, respectively. A 10 g/l increase in Hb concentrations would translate into a 0·08 SD increase in MPI, P¼ 0·0008. Log-transformed vitamin B 12 concentrations were significantly inversely associated with short-term memory, retrieval ability and MPI (b (95 % CI) ¼ 20·124 (20·224, 20·023), P¼ 0·02). Other indicators of Fe, iodine, folate and fatty acid status were not significantly related to cognition. Our findings for body size, fatty acids and micronutrients were in agreement with previous observational studies. The inverse association of vitamin B 12 with mental development was unexpected and needed further study.

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Undernutrition, fatty acid and micronutrient status in relation to cognitive performance in Indian school children: a cross-sectional study

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“…Various other studies on prevalence of anaemia among children show wide range of prevalence from 85% by Kumar et al [4], to 13.6% by Muthayya et al [12]. Higher prevalence of anaemia was seen in areas without community intervention.…”

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“…Therefore the community needs nutritional & health education. Supplementation of iron, Vit A as Dongre et al [15], Gombre et al [11], & school based intervention as Muthayya et al [12] can be done. The prevention of Beta thalassemia homozygous condition can be achieved through the detection and education of heterozygous carriers by screening.…”

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Prevalence of pediatric anemia in Dharwad district

Jigalur¹,

Giriyan²

2015

Int Jour of Biomed Res

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The present study was undertaken to find out the prevalence of anemia in paediatric age group. We also screened for beta thalassemia trait as consanguineous arranged marriages is a common practice in this region. A total of 1108 samples were analysed in department of Pathology KIMS HUBBALLI. Prevalence of anemia, as per WHO recommended cut off value of <11g/dl was 62.38% while screening for beta thalassemia trait by mentzer index was 15.27%.this is significant and the population of Dharwad district appears to be at risk of thalassemia disorder. An extensive screening followed by intervention with nutritional supplements and genetic counselling is needed to improve the health of children and prevent thalassemia homozygous condition.

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“…Prevalence of anemia in various region /places in India by different authors is shown in table no.1.It is as high as 96.5% in Odisha 11 to as low as 15.3% in Bangalore 12 . In present study prevalence of anemia in school going adolescent female is 63%Serum ferritin was done in 100 girl students, 67 were iron deficient (serum ferritin <12 µg/l).…”

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“…Firm policies should be developed for vitamin and mineral supplementation in adolescents with political commitment. 10 Vellore 29% Bulliyy G et al (2007) 11 Orissa 96.5% Muthayya S et al(2007) 12 Bangalore 15.3% Kapoor G et al(1992) 13 Delhi 50.3% Sidhu S et al(2005) 14 Punjab 70.57% Sen A and Kanani(2006) 15 Gujarat 67% …”

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Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Among School Going Adolescent Females in Rural Area of Wardha District of Maharashtra.

More¹,

Shende²

2013

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Low anemia prevalence in school-aged children in Bangalore, South India: possible effect of school health initiatives

Cited by 37 publications

References 17 publications

Undernutrition, fatty acid and micronutrient status in relation to cognitive performance in Indian school children: a cross-sectional study

Undernutrition, fatty acid and micronutrient status in relation to cognitive performance in Indian school children: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence of pediatric anemia in Dharwad district

Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Among School Going Adolescent Females in Rural Area of Wardha District of Maharashtra.

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