Predictors of anemia in mothers and children in Uttar Pradesh, India

CONCLUSIONS: Over 70% of mothers and children with anemia had iron deficiency, needing urgent attention. However, several simultaneous predictors of hemoglobin exist, including nutrient deficiencies and inflammation. The potential of iron interventions to address anemia may be constrained unless coexisting determinants are jointly addressed.PMID:38185818 | DOI:10.1017/S1368980024000028

Source: Public Health Nutrition - January 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Leila M Larson Tinku Thomas Anura V Kurpad Reynaldo Martorell John Hoddinott Victoria Adebiyi Sumathi Swaminathan Lynnette M Neufeld Source Type: research