Prevalence and severity of anemia among school children in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia

Conclusion Anemia is a moderate public health problem in the study area. Family income, educational status of parents and inadequate plant and animal food intake are the predictors of anemia. Improving the economic status of the family, women education and health education about balanced animal and plant food consumption are recommended strategies to reduce the burden of anemia.
Source: BMC Hematology - Category: Hematology Source Type: research