Prevalence of Anemia Among Children in a Single University Hospital

Abstract

Objective: Anemia is a common public health issue, causing an increase in mortality and morbidity, especially in pregnant women and children. WHO reported the prevalence of anemia in preschool children as 47.4%, and incidence of anemia is gradually increasing. Iron deficiency is responsible for approximately 50% of cases with anemia. This study aims to determine the prevalence of anemia and the underlying causes of anemia in pediatric patients who were admitted to a reference hospital. Method: This cross-sectional study was planned retrospectively and children between 0.5-15 years of age who were admitted to our hospital for any indication between July 2017-July 2018 were included. Sampling Among these patients with anemia, those with hemoglobin values less than 11 g/dl were included in the study. Results: The incidence of anemia was detected as 8.2% (n=4655). The median age of anemic children was three years, and 54.4% of them were male. Anemia was more common among 2-5 year-old-children (50.8%). The prevalence of anemia was higher in boys between ages of 0.5-1 and 2-5 years, while it was higher in girls between ages of 10-12 and 13-15 years with a statistically significant difference. The median hemoglobin value was 10.2 (min-max: 2.8-10.9) g/dl, and MCV was 74.5 (min-max: 46.9-126.8) fl. Conclusion: The incidence of anemia in a reference centre in Black Sea region of Turkey in children between 0.5-15 years of age is 8%. The laboratory parameters were consistent with a probable diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia. The majority of patients (64%) had mild anemia. Collaboration between physicians and parents in the prevention and treatment of anemia is critical in protecting children from anemia, which is the cause of preventable mental retardation.

The Impact of Age, Sex, and Socio-Economic Status on Serum Vitamin B12, Folate Concentration and Iron Status in Turkish Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…In Spanish and South-East Asian adolescents, a higher prevalence of iron deficiency was reported compared with our results (13,14). Studies of Turkish children reported that the iron deficiency rate was between 15.7% and 28%, higher in girls than in boys; however, the rate was higher in boys compared with girls early in life (15,16). According to our findings, the lower ferritin levels were obtained compared to the results of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), and Korean NHANES (2010-2012) (17, 18).…”

Sünnet İçin Başvuran Erkek Çocuklarda Anemi Prevalansı

“…2012 yılında Sivas'ta 1-15 yaş grubunda benzer şekilde retrospektif olarak yapılan bir çalışmada anemi prevalansı %5,9 olarak bulunmuştur (15). Samsun ilinde 2017-2018 yıları arasında üniversite hastanesine başvuran 0-15 yaş grubu çocuklarla yapılan bir çalışmada ise anemi prevalansı %8,2 olarak bulunmuştur (16). İstanbul'da 2011 yılında sünnet için başvuran 450 erkek çocuk ile retrospektif olarak yapılan çalışmada ise anemi prevalansı %6,4 olarak bulunmuştur (17).…”

“…Anemi nedenlerine bakıldığında demir eksikliği anemisi tüm dünyada olduğu gibi ülkemizde de ilk sırada yer almaktadır. Samsun ilinde yapılan benzer bir çalışmada demir eksikliği anemisi oranı %28 olarak bulunmuştur (16). Ülkemizde poliklinik kayıtları incelenerek adölesanlar üzerinde yapılan benzer bir çalışmada demir eksikliği anemisi prevalansı %17-30 oranında bulunmuştur (14).…”

Use of Vitamin, Mineral and Supporting Products in Children in Adana

“…Anemia is a common public health problem that causes increased mortality and morbidity, especially in pregnant women and children. Anemia prevalence is 47.4% in preschool children worldwid and it is the most important reason for nutritional iron deficiency in children (1).…”