A survey of the anemia status of preschool age children and pregnant and lactating women in Jamaica
- 1 February 1982
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
- Vol. 35 (2) , 319-326
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/35.2.319
Abstract
An island-wide anemia survey was conducted in Jamaica on pregnant and lactating women and preschool age children. The results indicate that anemia is a serious public health problem in Jamaica. Of pregnant women, 61.6% had Hb levels below 11.0 g/dl. Of lactating women 58.7% had Hb levels below 12.0 g/dl. Of preschool age children 69.1% had Hb levels below 11.0 g/dl. Public health and fortification programs for the control of anemia have been implemented by the government and are currently being reviewed.Keywords
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