Hemoglobin status in children in the age group 6 to 60 months

Authors

  • Binod L. Bajracharya Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu
  • D S Manandhar Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu
  • M R Baral Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.464

Abstract

Objective of this study was to see the prevalence rate of anemia in children among the age of 6-60
months who attended paediatric out patient department of Kathmandu Medical College. 100 children
aged 6-60 months were randomly selected for hemoglobin measurement and anthropometry.
Detailed clinical examination including anthropometry was done. Hemoglobin was checked by
Hemocue machine with prior consent from the attendant. Mean height, weight, and body mass
index (BMI) were measured. Forty six percent of the study group population had hemoglobin
<11gm/dl, similar numbers of the children were in the various state of malnutrition. Twenty eight
percent of the children came from outside of the valley residing in Kathmandu. Fifty percent were
illiterate or had primary level education only. Poverty, high rate of illiteracy and lack of awareness
on taking appropriate food were important factors related to such a high childhood anemia. Iron
supplementation should be given to the children particularly in the age group of 6 months to 3 years.

Key Words: Anemia, Nutritional status, Children 6 months to 60 months.

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Published

2006-01-01

How to Cite

Bajracharya, B. L., Manandhar, D. S., & Baral, M. R. (2006). Hemoglobin status in children in the age group 6 to 60 months. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 45(161). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.464

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 161 (2006)

Section

Original Article

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