Prevalence of Anaemia in Child Bearing Women: A Challenge

Abstract

Background: Anaemia is prevalent among population of all strata; whether rich or poor, educational profile high or low, it is prevalent everywhere. Iron deficiency anaemia is a serious public health problem having a significance impact on life of everybody. It affects the physical, mental and psycho-social development of the victim, causing generalized weakness, lethargy, lassitude, with effect on optimal work performance, amount to certain behavioural problems. Status of anaemia in child bearing age has areasonable impact on whole life span and has a reasonable impact on the outcome of pregnancy.