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Anemia in children with down syndrome
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Iron deficiency anemia impacts on cognitive development.
The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency in children with Down syndrome and identify risk factors for anemia.
Methods.
We conducted a prolective cross-sectional study of children attending a multidisciplinary Down syndrome medical center.
One hundred and forty nine children with Down syndrome aged 0–20 years were enrolled in the study.
Information obtained included a medical history, physical and developmental examination, nutritional assessment, and the results of blood tests.
Results.
Of the patients studied, 8.1% were found to have anemia.
Among the 38 children who had iron studies, 50.0% had iron deficiency.
In a multivariate analysis, Arab ethnicity and low weight for age were significantly associated with anemia.
Gender, height, the presence of an eating disorder, and congenital heart disease were not risk factors for anemia.
Conclusions.
Children with Down syndrome are at risk for anemia and iron deficiency similar to the general population.
Children with Down syndrome should be monitored for anemia and iron deficiency so that prompt intervention can be initiated.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tenenbaum, Ariel& Malkiel, Sarah& Wexler, Isaiah D.& Levy-Khademi, Floris& Revel Vilk, Shoshana& Stepensky, Polina…[et al.]. 2011. Anemia in children with down syndrome. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500116
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tenenbaum, Ariel…[et al.]. Anemia in children with down syndrome. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500116
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tenenbaum, Ariel& Malkiel, Sarah& Wexler, Isaiah D.& Levy-Khademi, Floris& Revel Vilk, Shoshana& Stepensky, Polina…[et al.]. Anemia in children with down syndrome. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500116
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-500116