Who global database in anaemia worldwide prevalence of anaemia 19952005. Global anaemia prevalence and number of individuals affected who. The prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia remains high in pregnant women and the situation may be worse for pregnant adolescents. Anemia and blood testing for hemoglobin ekf diagnostics. This study aimed to comparatively analyse the trends and determinants of anaemia between adult and teenage pregnant women in rural ghana. Worldwide prevalence on anaemia 19932005 summary of the worldwide prevalence on anaemia the who global database on anaemia is the only source of anaemia estimates at country, regional and global level. Prevalence and possible risk factors in kakamega county, kenya. This was a followup study conducted from october 20 to june 2015. Worldwide prevalence of anaemia 19932005 who global. Prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy in a regional health facility in south africa. Anaemia and its association with month and blood phenotype. Prevalence of anemia among children % of children under 5.
Data sources and inclusion criteria sources of data and the inclusion criteria for the database on anaemia. It is more prevalent during the first 2 years of life, during adolescence and pregnancy. Summary tables and maps on worldwide prevalence of anaemia estimates on prevalence of anaemia presented in tables and maps. Percentage of population coverage by anaemia prevalence surveys, national or subnational conducted between 1993 and 2005. The prevalence and severity of anaemia is highest in low and middleincome countries, and is a public health concern, with the highest rates and mortality associated with the condition being found in south and south east asia, and subsaharan africa. Prevalence and determinants of anaemia in children aged 6. Summary tables and maps on worldwide prevalence of anaemia. A high prevalence of 5065% irondeficiency anaemia in mothers and infants in jordan was reported by the united. Anaemia in pregnant women is a public health problem, especially in developing countries. Iron deficiency anaemia is a public health problem that affects all age groups. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of anaemia in pregnant mothers of various age groups and at different gestation.
Key to the data tables acknowledgements summary tables and maps on worldwide prevalence of anaemia estimates on prevalence of. Database on anaemia anaemia prevalence by country based on haemoglobin concentration. Anaemia in expectant women is a serious worldwide public health problem with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Risk of maternal mortality in women with severe anaemia. It is estimated that half of the cases are due to iron deficiency. Worldwide prevalence of anaemia, who vitamin and mineral nutrition information system, 19932005. Our work also shows the need to prioritise the prevention and management of anaemia in pregnancy as a global public health and research priority. Complete project seminar pdf material download edustore. Global, regional, and national trends in haemoglobin. Anaemia in pregnancy is a public health problem in developing countries.
It also allows to track trends over the years and to show progress toward the goal of anaemia reduction adopted by the world summit for children. Anaemia prevalence by country based on haemoglobin concentration. What is the global prevalence of iron deficiency anemia. World health organization, global health observatory data repositoryworld health statistics. Prevalence and risk factors of anaemia in paediatric. Prevalence, risk factors and associated adverse pregnancy. Worldwide prevalence of anaemia 19932005 who global database on anaemia centers for disease control and prevention atlanta.
Distinguishing iron deficiency anaemia from thalassemia. Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care at tikur anbessa specialized hospital, addis ababa ethiopia. The database on anaemia includes data by country on prevalence of anaemia and mean haemoglobin concentrations. The prevalence of anaemia attributed to iron deficiency discussion 5. Full text prevalence and predictors of anemia among. Special thanks are due to ministries of health of the who member states, who regional offices, and who country offices.
Anaemia by 32 weeks gestation was more likely among women with young maternal. I am online and ready to help you via whatsapp chat. Prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy in a regional health. Stevens ga, finucane mm, deregil lm, paciorek cj, flaxman sr, branca f, et al. Prevalence and predictors of maternal anaemia during pregnancy in gondar, northwest ethiopia. In this report, the prevalence of anaemia is presented by country and by who regions. Seminar topic and material on anaemia in pregnant women. Who global database on anemia, nutrition landscape information. Knowledge and attitude of pregnant women in rural tanzania. Anaemia during pregnancy is a major public health problem in developing countries. Prevalence and determinants of anaemia in pregnant women. Who global database on anaemia geneva, world health organization, 2008.
The highest prevalence is in preschoolage children 47. Because these prevalence data may be used to identify programme needs by other united nations agencies, the estimates classified by united nations regions are presented in the annexes. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, risk factors, and adverse perinatal outcomes of anaemia among pregnant women in moshi municipal, northern tanzania. The who global database on anaemia can be used to describe the nutritional status of populations and to identify the needs for interventions to prevent and control anaemia.
Who global anaemia prevalence and number of individuals. A comprehensive assessment of mortality and disability from diseases, injury and risk factors in 1990 and projected to 2020. Stevens g, finucane m, deregil l, paciorek c, flaxman s, branca f, et al. Globally, almost half of all preschool children 47. Consequences of iron deficiency anaemia during childhood include growth retardation, re. Anaemia is one of the main factors in the deferral disqualification of blood donors following haematological screening. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of anaemia and the associated risk factors in pregnant women attending antenatal care at gulu and hoima regional hospitals in northern. Who global database on anemia, nutrition landscape information system. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and determinants of anaemia in pregnant women attending antenatal clinic anc of a tertiary referral hospital in. Particularly preschoolage children and women of reproductive age take the disproportionate burden. The world health organization who global health observatory data repository on anaemia in 2016 has reported 31. A multilevel approach to correlates of anaemia in women in. Prevalence of anemia and its determinants among pregnant.
This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of anaemia and its association with month and blood phenotype in blood donors in fako division of cameroon. It is important to regularly monitor haemoglobin level in pregnancy and factors associated with it to inform clinical and preventive services. Prevalence and correlates of maternal anemia in rural. The study is a secondary data analysis of a retrospective study. Pdf prevalence of anaemia and associated risk factors.
In addition, one chapter is dedicated to the criteria used to identify, revise, and select the surveys, and the methodology. Worldwide prevalence of anaemia world health organization. Factors associated with anaemia and iron deficiency among. Who global database on anaemia prevention in pregnant women of rural burkina faso. World health organization 20, avenue appia ch1211 geneva 27 switzerland fax. Who worldwide prevalence of anaemia 19932005 world health. We used anaemia prevalence data from the who vitamin and mineral nutrition information system for 19932005 to generate anaemia prevalence estimates for countries with data representative at the national level or at the first administrative level that is. Haematological parameters indicative of pregnancy anaemia need to be investigated to provide basis for prompt management of anaemia in pregnancy. Worldwide prevalence of anaemia 19932005 who global database on anaemia. Anaemia, iron deficiency and susceptibility to infection. Benoist b, mclean e, egll i, cogswell m 2008 worldwide prevalence of anaemia 19932005.
Deferral pattern in voluntary blood donors on basis of low hemoglobin and effect of application of digital hemoglobinometer on this pattern. Prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy among women visiting. The prevalence of antenatal anaemia at our study centres was common and ranged from 15% to 31%. A study of national primary care database for italy, belgium, germany, and spain determined that annual incidence rates of iron deficiency anemiai ranged from 7. Global, regional, and national trends in haemoglobin concentration and prevalence of total and severe anaemia in children and pregnant and nonpregnant women for 19952011. Population pregnant women with irondeficiency anaemia at labour and delivery. In mexico, it is a common cause of morbidity, and accounts for 50% of cases of anaemia worldwide. Haemoglobin concentrations for the diagnosis of anaemia and assessment of severity. Comparative analysis of trends and determinants of anaemia. Backgroundapproximately 600 million children of preschool and school age are anaemic worldwide. Bothwell t h iron supplementation and strategies to meet them pubmed, american journal clinical nutrition july.
Data including primarily pregnancy history, haemoglobin levels and. Health, general anemia distribution anemia in pregnancy health facilities health aspects hemoglobin hemoglobins infection parasitic diseases pregnancy pregnant women prevalence studies epidemiology. Open access protocol prevalence and determinants of. There is paucity of data on the prevalence of anaemia in blood donors in subsaharan africa. This report on the world health organisation who global database on anaemia provides estimates of the prevalence of anaemia at country, regional and global levels for all population groups preschoolage children, schoolage children, pregnant and. Funding for maintenance of the study database and the article processing fee was provided by. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and related risk factors of anaemia during pregnancy in a large multicentre retrospective study n 44,002 and to determine the adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with or without anaemia. Anaemia is a global public health problem affecting two billion people worldwide. Sources of data and the inclusion criteria for the. Worldwide prevalence of anaemia, who vitamin and mineral. Anaemia, iron deficiency and susceptibility to infection in children in sub.
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