Prevalence of Nutritional Anemia in Primary School Children in Urban Slums Areas of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of Nutritional anemia among primary school children and assess the factors influencing it. Material and Methods: Study population: Primary school children (6 to 11 years). Study Area: Primary schools in urban slums of Hyderabad. Study Design: A cross sectional study. Sample Size: 384 children. Sampling Methods: Simple random sampling. Data Collection: By using pre designed and pre tested and pre coded schedule (interview technique, observation, clinical examination). Analysis: By using Microsoft Excel 2007 and Epi Info 3.5.3 Results: The prevalence of anemia was 52.7%, underweight was more than 70%. Conclusion: The prevalence of anemia was found to higher in children who were underweight and who are from low socioeconomic status.

Author(s): Sunil Pal Singh C

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