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The study of anemia among the women residing in the villages around Gorgan (North-East of Iran)
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G.R.Vaghari (M.Sc) *   1, M.Farajollahi (M.D) |
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Abstract: (15986 Views) |
| Anemia especially those due to Iron deficiency is one of the nutritional problems. Women are more susceptible to anemia during the age of fertility. The main purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of anemia among 18-35 years old women in the villages around Gorgan. It was carried out in the 20 villages on 415 women. They were chosen by compound sampling. The mean age of the cases was 24.92 years old. Blood sampling and filling the questionnaire were carried out. On the chosen samples ferum Iron, TIBC, was determined using spectrophotometer hematolog tests was carried out using electronic cell counter. The prevalence of Iron deficiency, anemia, and the anemia due to Iron depletion were 37.78%, 25.1% and 13.45% respectively. There was not a meaningful relationship between marital status age with Iron depletion anemia and anemia due to Iron depletion. The conclusion out of this research showed that the anemia and especially anemia due to Iron depletion is one of the main nutritional problems among the women living in the villages around Gorgan. |
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| Keywords: Anemia, Iron, Women, Food habit, Gorgan |
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Type of Study: Original Articles |
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| * Corresponding Author Address: Department of Nutrition , Gorgan University of Medical Sciences |
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