Trend in the prevalence of anemia in children from maroon communities according to two population-based surveys in Alagoas State, Brazil (2008-2018)

In conclusion, there was a major decline in prevalence of anemia during the period studied, but anemia persisted as a relevant public health problem, especially in children 6 to 24 months of age. The children in the sample are exposed to harsh social vulnerabilities, evidencing that health promotion for this population requires more than actions in the public health sphere itself. Healthcare workers and administrators should be alert to the data presented here, aimed at implementation of measures to confront the social and health iniquities that contribute to greater vulnerability in this ethnic-racial group.PMID:34586163 | DOI:10.1590/0102-311X00122520
Source: Cadernos de Saude Publica - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research