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Assessment of Anemia Levels in Infants and Children in High Altitude Peru

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  • Roxanne Amerson
  • Lisa Miller
  • Michelle Glatt
  • Kate Ramsey
  • Jenna Baker

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When prevalence rates of anemia exceed 40%, the World Health Organization recognizes this as a severe public health problem. In Peru, approximately 43.5% (urban) and 51.1% (rural) of children between the ages of 6 and 36 months have anemia. Currently, limited data exists regarding prevalence rates in many of the high altitude regions of Peru. The main purpose of this pilot study was to establish evidence of anemia in infants and children (7 months through 5 years of age) living in the rural, mountainous region of Ollantaytambo District. This pilot study utilized a quantitative, cross-sectional design to assess the presence of anemia in infants and children. Hemoglobin levels were collected from 160 children across 12 villages where elevations ranged from 2800 to 4100 meters above sea level. Chi Square tests compared anemia with age ranges, altitude, anthropometric measures, breastfeeding patterns, and types of communities. Adjusted hemoglobin levels established 47.5% of the 160 participants were anemic. Chi Square results indicated children aged 25-36 months and children living in communities at 3100 and 4100 meters displayed higher than expected rates of anemia. Results confirmed high rates of anemia and the need for education related to dietary factors.

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  • Roxanne Amerson & Lisa Miller & Michelle Glatt & Kate Ramsey & Jenna Baker, 2017. "Assessment of Anemia Levels in Infants and Children in High Altitude Peru," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 9(7), pages 1-87, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:gjhsjl:v:9:y:2017:i:7:p:87
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