Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Factors among Vulnerable Populations in Ethiopia.
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2015
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Objectives: According to Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey 2011, the prevalence of
anemia among children age 6-59 months and women of reproductive age is 44.2% and 16.6%
respectively. The 2014 Ethiopia National Micronutrient Survey will provide national and regional
estimates of the prevalence of anemia among children 6-59 months’ old and non-pregnant women
15-49 years of age in Ethiopia.
Methods: The ENMS is a cross-sectional household survey designed to produce national and
regionally representative estimates of anemia. The prevalence of anemia will be determined from
hemoglobin levels in venous blood samples using a Hemocue® photometer. Anemia will be
defined by a hemoglobin <11.0 and <12.0 g/dL for children 6-59 months of age and non-pregnant
women, respectively. Hemoglobin values will be adjusted for altitude and smoking status.
Results: The national and regional prevalence of anemia will be presented for children 6-59
months old and non-pregnant women 15-49 years of age.
Conclusions: This survey will provide national and regional data for anemia control and
fortification programs in Ethiopia.
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Kuche Desalegne, Belay Adamu, Samuel Aregash, Zerfu Dilnesaw, Kebede Aweke, Moges Tibebu, Tesfaye Biniyam, Tessema Masresha, Awoke Temesgen, Kebede Amha. Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Factors among Vulnerable Populations in Ethiopia. European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety. 2015 Special issue; 5(5): 1121-1122.