P1-95 Is current policy for anaemia prevention in bedouin toddlers in the Negev appropriate?

Natalya Bilenko, Drora Fraser, M. Tatikashvili, Ilana Belmaker

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Abstract

Introduction Iron deficiency anaemia still affects a quarter of the world's population increasing risk of infectious disease morbidity, impaired growth and mental development. According to current policy children undergo screening for iron deficiency anaemia at age 9–12M. Methods Prospective Study The study population included Moslem Bedouin 2.5–3-Y-old children that followed from 6M in Well Baby Clinic. All parents of participants were interviewed during enrolment and monthly meetings. The blood samples were taken from children at enrolment and during last follow-up visit. Anaemia (Hb
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)A93-A93
JournalJournal of Epidemiology & Community Health
Volume65
DOIs
StatePublished - 5 Aug 2011

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