Dr. Richa Dayaramani
Tolani Institute of Pharmacy, Adipur, Kachchh, Gujarat, India
Abstract
Objective: Anaemia is characterized by low levels of haemoglobin in blood. It is a common nutritional disorder is the most common cause of malnutrition. It has important public health significance affecting children, adolescents and women of reproductive age world-wide. The magnitude of anaemia is not well document in Adipur – Gandhidham - Anjar complex till date. Hence this prevalence study was taken up with an objective to estimate the magnitude of anaemia in women of reproductive age. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted, Hb was estimated using automated multi analyser and the data was analyzed statistically. Results and conclusion: The prevalence rate was determined and it was concluded that there is existence of anaemia at an alarming extent (around 75%) within the women of this area and need for iron supplementation and further investigations is underlined.
Keywords: Anaemia, women, iron deficiency, reproductive age
