Chronic iron deficiency and anaemia were highly prevalent in a population‐based longitudinal study among adolescent girls
Abstract Aim The combination of iron deficiency and anaemia is a major health problem, and adolescents are an at‐risk group. The main aim of this study was to explore the magnitude of these conditions among adolescents aged 15–19 and identify possible associated risk factors. Methods This population...
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crwiley:10.1111/apa.16016 2024-06-02T08:11:49+00:00 Chronic iron deficiency and anaemia were highly prevalent in a population‐based longitudinal study among adolescent girls Stabell, Niklas Averina, Maria Flægstad, Trond Helse Nord RHF 2021 http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/apa.16016 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/apa.16016 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full-xml/10.1111/apa.16016 en eng Wiley http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Acta Paediatrica volume 110, issue 10, page 2842-2849 ISSN 0803-5253 1651-2227 journal-article 2021 crwiley https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.16016 2024-05-03T11:34:23Z Abstract Aim The combination of iron deficiency and anaemia is a major health problem, and adolescents are an at‐risk group. The main aim of this study was to explore the magnitude of these conditions among adolescents aged 15–19 and identify possible associated risk factors. Methods This population‐based longitudinal study of adolescents in North Norway was conducted in 2010–2011, with a follow‐up two years later. Repeated measurements of iron deficiency and anaemia and its possible risk factors were studied in 309 girls and 273 boys. Results Iron deficiency and anaemia were found in 18.1% and 19.9% of girls and 1.6% and 2.9% of boys in the first study and about half of the cases were chronic two years later. Most girls had moderate iron deficiency (14.5%) and mild anaemia (16.0%). Daily milk consumption was associated with increased iron deficiency in girls (odds ratio 2.3, 95% confidence interval 1.1–4.9), and the most physically active girls had the lowest levels of iron deficiency (odds ratio 0.4, 95% confidence intervaI 0.2–0.9). Iron deficiency was the most important risk factor for chronic anaemia in girls. Conclusion The results of this study highlight the importance of iron deficiency screening and treatment for adolescent girls. Article in Journal/Newspaper North Norway Wiley Online Library Norway Acta Paediatrica 110 10 2842 2849 |
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Abstract Aim The combination of iron deficiency and anaemia is a major health problem, and adolescents are an at‐risk group. The main aim of this study was to explore the magnitude of these conditions among adolescents aged 15–19 and identify possible associated risk factors. Methods This population‐based longitudinal study of adolescents in North Norway was conducted in 2010–2011, with a follow‐up two years later. Repeated measurements of iron deficiency and anaemia and its possible risk factors were studied in 309 girls and 273 boys. Results Iron deficiency and anaemia were found in 18.1% and 19.9% of girls and 1.6% and 2.9% of boys in the first study and about half of the cases were chronic two years later. Most girls had moderate iron deficiency (14.5%) and mild anaemia (16.0%). Daily milk consumption was associated with increased iron deficiency in girls (odds ratio 2.3, 95% confidence interval 1.1–4.9), and the most physically active girls had the lowest levels of iron deficiency (odds ratio 0.4, 95% confidence intervaI 0.2–0.9). Iron deficiency was the most important risk factor for chronic anaemia in girls. Conclusion The results of this study highlight the importance of iron deficiency screening and treatment for adolescent girls. |
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Chronic iron deficiency and anaemia were highly prevalent in a population‐based longitudinal study among adolescent girls |
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Chronic iron deficiency and anaemia were highly prevalent in a population‐based longitudinal study among adolescent girls |
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Chronic iron deficiency and anaemia were highly prevalent in a population‐based longitudinal study among adolescent girls |
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chronic iron deficiency and anaemia were highly prevalent in a population‐based longitudinal study among adolescent girls |
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