Journal of Health & Medical Informatics

Askari R

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• Research Article
  Adolescent with Unfeasible Body Mass Index: A Risk Factor for Iron Deficiency Anemia
  Author(s): Keikhaei B, Askari R and Aminzadeh MKeikhaei B, Askari R and Aminzadeh M
  
  Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common disease in developing countries. It is a major health problem in the general population particularly in infants, pregnant women, pre-adolescents and adolescents. Overweight and underweight are common nutrition disorders of adolescents in southwest Iran. IDA has been associated with behavioural disturbances, growth and puberty delay, impaired cognitive functions and decreased exercise tolerance. The Study of IDA and weight parameters among adolescents in southwest Iran may appear to be of significance. Thus, this study aims to assess the prevalence of IDA among adolescents and also intends to evaluate the impact of body mass index (BMI) on iron deficient groups. A total of five hundred adolescents (240 boys and 260 girls) were enrolled in the study. Three millilitres of blood was obtained from each participant. Cell Blood Count (CBC) and .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7420.1000109

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