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anaemia
Also known as: Anemia, anemia
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Dietary diversity insufficiently explains differences in prevalence of ... journals.plos.org 50 facts
claimPregnant women face a higher risk of anaemia compared to non-pregnant women due to physiological haemodilution during pregnancy and the micronutrient demands of the growing foetus.
measurementIn 2019, anaemia was estimated to have affected 32 million pregnant women worldwide.
referenceA study of patients on hemodialysis found that egg white meals had an effect on anemia in patients already taking erythropoietin and iron infusion.
measurementPregnant women in the North-Central region of Nigeria had 90% higher adjusted odds of anaemia in pregnancy (aOR: 1.90; 95% CI: 1.13–3.16) compared to pregnant women in the North-West region.
claimPrevious studies (citations 41–43) have established an association between household wealth and the risk of anaemia.
measurementThe prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women increases significantly as the trimester advances, ranging from 44.7% (95% CI: 39.1-50.4%) in the first trimester to 69.4% (95% CI: 64.5-74.0%) in the third trimester (p < 0.001).
referenceA study conducted at the Cerme village health center in Kediri regency in 2022 found that providing boiled eggs increased hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with anemia.
measurementA facility-based study in two states of Nigeria found a 41% prevalence of iron deficiency among pregnant women with moderate or severe anaemia.
claimDifferences in culture, lifestyle, and religion influence dietary intake and may result in malnutrition and anaemia in Nigeria, though religion specifically did not have an effect on the risk of anaemia in this study.
referenceA study in an urban area of Eastern Ethiopia examined the prevalence of anemia and associated factors among pregnant women.
referenceSholeye OO, Animasahun VJ, and Shorunmu TO published a 2017 facility-based study in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care titled 'Anemia in pregnancy and its associated factors among primary care clients in Sagamu, Southwest, Nigeria.'
claimLess than 50% of pregnant women with anaemia may have underlying iron-deficiency, suggesting that non-iron-deficient anaemia might have a different association with food intake.
procedureThe study compared regional prevalence of anaemia using the Chi-square test and compared regional haemoglobin concentrations using the Student’s t-test.
measurementThe South-East region had the highest prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women at 71.1% (95% CI: 62.3-78.7%), while the South-West region had the lowest prevalence at 55.2% (95% CI: 43.8-66.1%).
referenceA hierarchical model study of the NISAMI cohort in Brazil identified food insecurity and prenatal care as determinants of anemia in pregnant women.
measurementAnaemia severity is graded as mild (10.0-10.9g/dl), moderate (7.0-9.9g/dl), or severe (<7.0g/dl).
procedureThe study used multivariable logistic regression to examine the association between Minimum Dietary Diversity for Women (MDD-W) and anaemia, employing a forward stepwise selection method with a p-value threshold of <0.10 to retain variables in the model.
referenceEkpotu KB, Ekanem U, and Adedeji O published a 2022 study in the Nigerian Health Journal titled 'Prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy and its associated factors in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.'
referenceVitamin A deficiency impacts iron metabolism and anemia.
measurementThe adjusted odds of anaemia in pregnancy were more than double for women in their second and third trimesters compared to those in their first trimester (p < 0.001).
claimWithin each of the six regions in Nigeria, there was no statistically significant association between MDD-W and anaemia among pregnant women.
referenceAyele K and Demisew M published a facility-based cross-sectional study in BMJ Public Health in 2024 titled 'Dietary factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in Sekota town, Northern Ethiopia' (PMID: 40018261).
claimThe 2018 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) found an association between dietary diversity and anaemia among women of reproductive age, including both pregnant and non-pregnant women.
referenceKareem YO et al. published a 2022 study in the Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition titled 'Ecological analysis of demographic-, nutritional- and housing-related factors associated with anaemia among women of reproductive age group in Nigeria.'
referenceOyewole Oyerinde O et al. published a 2023 study in the journal Inquiry titled 'Factors Affecting Anemia in Pregnancy Women in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria.'
referenceA 2020 study published in Food Science & Nutrition found that socio-economic and dietary diversity characteristics are associated with anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care services in public health centers of Kembata Tembaro Zone, Southern Ethiopia (PMID: 32328264).
referenceA study using national data across low- and middle-income countries analyzed the prevalence and factors associated with anemia in women of reproductive age.
measurementThe study defined the primary outcome as the presence of anaemia, measured using a Hemocue 301 device, defined as a haemoglobin concentration of less than 11g/dl regardless of the trimester of pregnancy.
measurementAmong the sub-population of pregnant women with anaemia, the mean haemoglobin concentration was 9.5 g/dl (95% CI: 9.4-9.6 g/dl), which did not differ significantly across regions (p = 0.689).
claimThe risk of anaemia increases as pregnancy progresses, likely due to the expansion of plasma volume resulting in physiological haemodilution.
referenceShi H et al. published a 2022 study in JAMA Network Open titled 'Severity of Anemia During Pregnancy and Adverse Maternal and Fetal Outcomes.'
referenceBabah OA et al. published a 2024 cross-sectional study in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth titled 'Prevalence of and risk factors for iron deficiency among pregnant women with moderate or severe anaemia in Nigeria.'
measurementThe survey used a multistage sampling technique to select 42,000 households, from which 14,000 reproductive-age women were screened for anaemia, with pregnant women from this sub-sample included in the study.
measurementThe overall prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women in the study was 61.1% (95% CI: 58.0-64.2%), with statistically significant differences across the six regions (p = 0.038).
referenceda Silva Lopes et al. (2018) provided an overview of systematic reviews regarding nutrition-specific interventions for preventing and controlling anaemia throughout the life cycle.
claimDietary diversity alone is insufficient to explain the differences in the prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy across different regions.
referenceGibore NS, Ngowi AF, Munyogwa MJ, and Ali MM published a study in Current Developments in Nutrition in 2020 titled 'Dietary Habits Associated with Anemia in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Services' (PMID: 33501404).
measurementPregnant women in Nigeria who achieved the Minimum Dietary Diversity for Women (MDD-W) had 22% lower crude odds of anaemia compared to those who did not (95% CI: 0.60–0.99).
measurementAfter adjusting for confounders, the association between achieving MDD-W and lower odds of anaemia in pregnant women in Nigeria was not statistically significant (aOR: 0.85; 95% CI: 0.66–1.10; p = 0.219).
claimThe study analyzed several covariates including age groups (15–20, 20–29, 30–39, or 40–49 years), trimester of pregnancy, place of residence (rural/urban), religion, ethnicity, marital status, employment status, highest level of education, parity, and household wealth quintile.
referenceAdanikin et al. (2015) studied the effectiveness of routine iron supplementation on anaemia prevalence by the third trimester in a Nigerian hospital.
referenceThe World Health Organization defines anaemia in women and children in the 2021 edition of the WHO Global Anaemia estimates.
claimSociodemographic factors, specifically not being married and having no formal education, were associated with higher odds of anaemia in pregnant women in Nigeria.
referenceA mixed methods study in rural plains Nepal assessed food-based strategies to address anemia in pregnancy.
measurementA total of 15,236 reproductive-aged women were invited for anaemia screening, of which 14,750 were screened, and 1,525 eligible pregnant women with valid haemoglobin concentration measurements were included in the final analysis.
claimUnmarried pregnant women in Nigeria had higher odds of anaemia compared to married women, potentially due to a lack of social and financial support from a partner.
measurementIn Nigeria, the consumption of food group 1 (grains, white tubers, plantain, and roots) was significantly lower in the South-West region, which also recorded the lowest prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy compared to other regions.
procedureThe study on anaemia in pregnancy utilized a complete case analysis approach, excluding observations with missing values in any variables, and adjusted all analyses for clustering, stratification, and sampling weights without applying imputation techniques.
measurementThe prevalence of severe anaemia among pregnant women was highest in the South-South region at 11.0% and lowest in the South-West region at 1.0%.
referenceThe Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 analyzed the burden of anemia and its underlying causes across 204 countries and territories between 1990 and 2019.
Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in ... link.springer.com Nov 26, 2025 10 facts
measurementAnaemia is the most frequently addressed condition treated with food plants in the Quitexe municipality (11.97% of citations), followed by cough and fatigue (7.04% each), diarrhoea (7.04%), diabetes and constipation (5.63% each), fever (4.23%), haemorrhoids (3.52%), yellow fever and bronchitis (2.82% each), and malaria, nausea during early pregnancy, flu, erectile dysfunction, and dysentery (2.11% each).
measurementIn the study of 57 medicinal food plants in Quitexe, the Medicinal Capability Index (MCI) values for treating specific ailments were: anaemia (0.239), cough (0.183), diarrhoea (0.155), fatigue (0.141), constipation (0.113), diabetes (0.113), and fever (0.085).
claimVitex madiensis and Persea americana are used to treat fatigue, diarrhoea, gastritis, and anaemia, demonstrating consolidated pharmacological knowledge in the studied region.
claimThe prevalence of anaemia treatment in Quitexe aligns with broader ethnobotanical trends in sub-Saharan Africa, where anaemia, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal disorders, and metabolic conditions are commonly managed through traditional medicine.
claimCough and anaemia were reported as the principal illnesses treated with food plants in the village of Songo, northern Angola.
measurementAnemia was the most frequently cited health condition treated with edible plants in the study conducted in Quitexe, Angola, accounting for 11.97% of reported ailments.
referenceThe World Health Organization (WHO) published global anaemia estimates in 2021.
claimThe high number of plant species used to treat anaemia in Quitexe may be associated with widespread nutritional deficiencies, particularly iron-deficiency anaemia among women and children, as noted by the World Health Organization.
claimAnnona stenophylla, Spondias dulcis, and Lippia multiflora are used in traditional medicine to treat digestive system conditions and general symptoms including anaemia, diarrhoea, fatigue, and stomach pains.
measurementIn the municipality of Quitexe, anaemia is the most frequently treated condition, managed with 17 different plant species.
measurement-of-dietary-diversity Research Articles - Page 1 discovery.researcher.life 3 facts
measurementIn a study of 355 boys and 305 girls (rural youth, 17 years old) from the Pune Maternal Nutrition Study in India, 19% were classified as underweight, 57% were vitamin B12 deficient (<150 pmol/l), and 22% were anaemic (<120/130 g/l).
measurementRural Indian youth in the Pune Maternal Nutrition Study with anaemia were more likely to have an Individual Dietary Diversity Score (IDDS) ≤ 4 (1.76; 95% CI 1.01, 3.14), adjusted for socio-economic scores, BMI, energy intake, and sex.
claimThe Dietary Diversity Score (DDS) is a valid measure to predict vitamin B12 deficiency and anaemia, as indicated by associations between DDS and circulating micronutrients in rural Indian youth.
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claimThe study of rural Indian youth by Rita Rawal et al. concluded that the Individual Dietary Diversity Score (IDDS) is a valid measure to predict vitamin B12 deficiency and anaemia, as associations were found between the score and circulating micronutrients.
History of modern nutrition science—implications for current ... bmj.com Jun 13, 2018 1 fact
claimFood fortification programs effectively reduced the prevalence of deficiency diseases, including goitre (iodine deficiency), xerophthalmia (vitamin A deficiency), rickets (vitamin D deficiency), and anaemia (iron deficiency).
Food Consumption Changes in The Ruler Tribal Community bioresscientia.com Feb 15, 2025 1 fact
referenceP.S. Rakesh (2011) conducted a systematic review on the prevalence of anaemia in Kerala state, Southern India.
Diet Quality Indices: Measures for Bridging Nutrition and Public Health link.springer.com 2 days ago 1 fact
measurementThe Global Diet Quality Score (GDQS) is inversely associated with nutrient inadequacy, low mid-upper arm circumference, and anemia in rural adults across ten Sub-Saharan African countries, as reported by Bromage et al. (2021c).
Nutritional potential of underutilized edible plant species in coffee ... link.springer.com Apr 23, 2021 1 fact
claimAscorbic acid contributes to the absorption of iron, which is relevant for the benefits of iron-rich green vegetables and fruits in preventing anaemia.
https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_... scholar.google.com 1 fact
claimThe six global nutrition targets established by the World Health Assembly in 2012 focus on low birthweight, exclusive breastfeeding, child growth (specifically wasting, stunting, and overweight), and anaemia among females of reproductive age.