Schoolchildren with Learning Difficulties Have Low Iron Status and High Anemia Prevalence
Joint Authors
Arcanjo, F. P. N.
Arcanjo, C. P. C.
Santos, P. R.
Source
Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-09-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
In developing countries there is high prevalence of iron deficiency anemia, which reduces cognitive performance, work performance, and endurance; it also causes learning difficulties and negative impact on development for infant population.
Methods.
The study concerns a case-control study; data was collected from an appropriate sample consisting of schoolchildren aged 8 years.
The sample was divided into two subgroups: those with deficient initial reading skills (DIRS) (case) and those without (control).
Blood samples were taken to analyze hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels.
These results were then used to compare the two groups with Student’s t-test.
Association between DIRS and anemia was analyzed using odds ratio (OR).
Results.
Hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels of schoolchildren with DIRS were statistically lower when compared to those without, hemoglobin p=0.02 and serum ferritin p=0.04.
DIRS was statistically associated with a risk of anemia with a weighted OR of 1.62.
Conclusions.
In this study, schoolchildren with DIRS had lower hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels when compared to those without.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Arcanjo, F. P. N.& Arcanjo, C. P. C.& Santos, P. R.. 2016. Schoolchildren with Learning Difficulties Have Low Iron Status and High Anemia Prevalence. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Arcanjo, F. P. N.…[et al.]. Schoolchildren with Learning Difficulties Have Low Iron Status and High Anemia Prevalence. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Arcanjo, F. P. N.& Arcanjo, C. P. C.& Santos, P. R.. Schoolchildren with Learning Difficulties Have Low Iron Status and High Anemia Prevalence. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1109610