The Association of Dietary Intake and Iron Deficiency Anemia with The Socioeconomic Status in General Population of Faisalabad | [Annals of Punjab Medical College • 2017]

Author(s):

1. Muhammad Hasnain Tahir: Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad, Pakistan

2. Mulazim Hussain Bukhari: Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad, Pakistan

3. Zarmina Gillani: The Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Pakistan

4. Sardar Muhammad Al Fareed Zafar: Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

Objective: To determine the association between dietary intake and iron deficiency anemia and to know the different methods for assessing the nutritional status. Study design: A cross-sectional survey. Setting: It was conducted in Faisalabad. Sample size: On 216 Subjects (11-40 years of age). Period: Six months from 01-102015 to 31-03-2016. Sampling technique: They were selected by simple random sampling living in during the study period. Data collection procedure: Data was collected by taking the history and physical examination of cases and taking their weight and height. Data was analyzed through SPSS version 21 and entered in proforma. Results: The 38.43% of the participants were having anemia, among them 21.76% of the participants were having mild anemia ,15.74% of the participants were having moderate anemia and 0.93% of participants were having severe anemia. The 34.25% of participants were underweight and 9.7% participants were overweight. More than 55% of females were suffering from anemia. So far the methodology on the basis of hypothesis of Ztest I have arrived at the conclusion at C.I. 98% following results were found. This distinguished class signifies the percentage anaemic patients. Conclusion: Most of the female participants were having anemia. There was a significant association between the intake of meat and hemoglobin level. So special measures should be taken to provide dietary education especially to females to have healthier mothers in the future.

Page(s): 63-67

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Published: Journal: Annals of Punjab Medical College, Volume: 11, Issue: 1, Year: 2017

Keywords:

Nutritional status , General population , iron deficiency anemia , under weight

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