Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) Perceptions and Dietary Iron Intake Among Young Women and Pregnant Women in Jordan

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samiha S. Jarrah ◽  
Jehad O. Halabi ◽  
A. Elaine Bond ◽  
JoAnn Abegglen
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Dietary Iron ◽  
Iron Intake

IRON-FORTIFIED FORMULAS

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1971 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 786-786
Author(s):  
L. J. Filer ◽  
Lewis A. Barness ◽  
Richard B. Goldbloom ◽  
Malcolm A. Holliday ◽  
Robert W. Miller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Dietary Iron ◽  
Iron Intake ◽  
Feeding Problems ◽  
Whole Milk ◽  
Dietary Component ◽  
Recent Statement ◽  
Marketing Information

In its recent statement on iron,1 the Committee on Nutrition emphasized the value of iron-fortified, proprietary milk formulas for the prevention of iron-deficiency anemia of infancy. Despite this recommendation, the most recent marketing information available to the Committee shows that more than 70% of the proprietary formulas currently prescribed by physicians do not contain added iron. The reasons for continuing routine use of formulas not fortified with iron are not entirely clear. One reason may be that some physicians still believe iron additives increase the incidence of feeding problems or gastrointestinal disturbances. There is no documented evidence that this is a significant problem. The Committee strongly recommends when proprietary formulas are prescribed that iron-supplemented formulas be used routinely as the standard–that is, that this be the rule rather than the exception. There seems to be little justification for continued general use of proprietary formulas not fortified with iron. The Committee is fully aware that only a small percentage of American infants are fed proprietary formulas after 6 months of age. Fluid whole milk (available in bottle or carton ) or evaporated milk, both of which contain only trace amounts of iron, are substituted at the time of greatest iron need and highest prevalence of iron-deficiency anemia. The infant's diet is usually deficient in iron, unless other foods are carefully selected to insure adequate iron intake. Since the major dietary component during infancy is milk, two courses of action should be taken: (1) Pediatricians and other health professionals should engage in a program of public education to convince American mothers to provide their infants with a source of dietary iron.

scholarly journals Dietary Iron Intake Does Not Predict Anemia, Iron Deficiency or Iron Deficiency Anemia Among 12-month Old Rwandan Children (P10-124-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Matsiko ◽  
Alida Melse-Boonstra ◽  
Lisine Tuyisenge ◽  
Edith J M Feskens
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Sandwich Elisa ◽  
Hemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Dietary Iron ◽  
Iron Intake ◽  
Cox Proportional Hazard Regression

Abstract Objectives In Rwanda, anemia affects 38% of all under five and 61% of those aged 9–11 months old; however, the contribution of diet to anemia remains less known. This study aimed to assess if dietary iron intake predicts the risk of anemia and iron deficiency among Rwandan children of 12 months old. Methods A longitudinal study of 192 children was conducted in 2016–2018 in a rural setting in Rwanda. We measured hemoglobin concentration, and collected blood samples from the infant-mother pairs at birth, 4 and 12 months post-partum. Plasma or serum ferritin, soluble transferrin receptors (sTfR), C-reactive protein (CRP), and α-Acid Glycoprotein (AGP) concentrations were measured using sandwich ELISA technique. Body iron stores were calculated from the sTfR/Ferritin ratio. Hemoglobin and ferritin values were adjusted for altitude and infection, respectively. Dietary iron intake data were collected using a full 24-hour recall, and the intake of iron from micronutrient powders was captured by questionnaire. Predictors of anemia, iron deficiency, and iron deficiency anemia at 12 months of age were modelled using Cox proportional hazard regression with robust variance. Results Anemia, iron deficiency (ID), and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) occurred in 73%, 56%, and 44% of the infants at 4 months, and 48%, 88% and 45% of the children at 12 months, respectively. For their mothers, anemia, ID, and IDA occurred in 12%, 59%, and 9% at 4 months, and 12%, 49%, and 8% at 12 months. Child's dietary iron intake did not significantly predict anemia [PR = 1.00 (0.96–1.04)], ID [PR = 0.99 (0.98–1.01)], or IDA [PR = 0.99 (0.95–1.03)] at 12 months. However, this study revealed that the child's hemoglobin concentration at birth was inversely associated with anemia at 12 months [PR = 0.92 (0.86–0.99)], whereas inflammation [PR = 1.23 (1.03–1.46)] and IDA at 4 months [PR = 1.44 (1.04–1.99)] increased the risk of anemia at 12 months. Presence of inflammation additionally predicted risk of IDA at 12 months [PR = 1.27 (1.05–1.54)]. Conclusions While dietary iron intake is not a significant predictor of anemia, 94% of anemia cases coincide with ID at 12 months of age. In addition, inflammation is the most important predictor of anemia and IDA at this age. Therefore, prevention of inflammation is crucial to make dietary measures effective. Funding Sources Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Rwanda; UNICEF Rwanda; Nuffic.

scholarly journals Iron intake and its association with iron-deficiency anemia in agricultural workers' families from the Zona da Mata of Pernambuco, Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Débora Silva Cavalcanti ◽  
Priscila Nunes De Vasconcelos ◽  
Vanessa Messias Muniz ◽  
Natália Fernandes Dos Santos ◽  
Mônica Maria Osório
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Iron Bioavailability ◽  
Agricultural Workers ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Dietary Iron ◽  
Iron Intake ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Iron Heme ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

OBJECTIVE: To verify the association between dietary iron intake and the occurrence of iron-deficiency anemia in agricultural workers' families from the municipality of Gameleira in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. METHODS: The study population consisted of 46 harvesters' families, consisting of 225 individuals. The food intake of each individual was recorded on three different days by directly weighing the foods consumed. Hemoglobin was determined by fingerstick (HemoCue). This research used the probability of adequacy method to assess iron intake and the paired t test for comparing groups. The Spearman Mann-Whitney test estimated associations between the dietary variables and anemia. RESULTS: The prevalence of anemia was high in all ages groups and highest (67.6%) in children aged <5 years with a mean hemoglobin of 10.37 g/dL (±1.30 g/dL). Children aged <5 years had low percentage of iron intake adequacy (53.1%). Most of them consumed diets with low iron bioavailability (47.5%). Associations between the occurrence of anemia and dietary variables were significant for total iron (heme and nonheme), its bioavailabilities, and general meat intake. CONCLUSION: Inadequate dietary iron intake and inadequate intake of factors that facilitate iron absorption can be considered decisive for the occurrence of iron-deficiency anemia. Food insecurity occurs between family members, with some members being favored over others with regard to the intake of good dietary iron sources.

Perbedaan Kadar Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor Neonatus Dari Ibu Hamil Normal Dan Anemia Defisiensi Besi

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 568
Author(s):  
Ainal Mardiah ◽  
Arni Amir ◽  
Andi Friadi ◽  
Ellyza Nasrul
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Community Health Center ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Consecutive Sampling ◽  
Neurotropic Factor

<p><em>Iron deficiency anemia is anemia caused by iron deficiency in the blood. Maternal iron deficiency affects the low iron reserves in neonates </em><em>and it also influences on </em><em>Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF) </em><em> which affects cognitive function.</em><em> </em><em>The purpose of this study was to determine the difference mean of BDNF in neonates from normal pregnant women and pregnant women with iron deficiency. </em><em>The design of this research was Cross Sectional</em><em> </em><em>design. This research was conducted in Community Health Center of Lubuk  Buaya, Ambacang Community Health Center, Community Health Center of Ikur Koto Health Center and Biomedical Laboratory of Andalas University on February 2017 to April 2018. There were 42 pregnant women was selected as sample e of this research. The samples were chosen by Consecutive Sampling. Then, the sample is divided into two groups: normal pregnant women and pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia. BDNF are examined by the ELISA. Next, the data were analyzed by using T test. The levels of BDNF neonates in normal pregnant group was 3.65(ng/ml) and the anemia pregnant group was 1.74(ng/ml) (p &lt;0.05). There was significant difference of BDNF levels in neonates from normal pregnant women and pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia. </em><em>The conclusion of this study is there is a difference of average BDNF in neonates from normal pregnant women and pregnant women with iron deficiency.</em></p><p> </p><p>Anemia defisiensi besi adalah anemia yang disebabkan karena kekurangan zat besi dalam darah. Defisiensi besi  maternal berdampak pada rendahnya cadangan besi pada neonatus dan berdampak terhadap ekspresi Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF) yang berpengaruh pada fungsi kognitif. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan rerata kadar BDNF pada neonatus dari ibu hamil normal dan ibu hamil defisiensi besi. Desain penelitian ini adalah Cross Sectional. Penelitian dilakukan di Puskesmas Lubuk Buaya, Puskesmas Ambacang, Puskesmas Ikur Koto dan Laboratorium Biomedik Universitas Andalas pada bulan Februari 2017 – Juli 2018. Sampel Penelitian adalah ibu hamil sebanyak 42 orang yang dipilih secara Consecutive Sampling, sampel dibagi menjadi dua kelompok yaitu ibu hamil normal dan ibu hamil anemia defisiensi besi. BDNF diperiksa dengan metode ELISA. Data dianalisa menggunakan uji T test. Kadar BDNF neonatus pada ibu kelompok normal adalah 3,65(ng/ml) dan kelompok ibu anemia adalah 1,74(ng/ml) (p&lt;0,05). Terdapat perbedaan bermakna kadar BDNF pada neonatus dari ibu hamil normal dan ibu anemia defisiensi besi. <em></em></p>

Prevalence and associated factors for iron deficiency anemia among pregnant women in Fuyang, China

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ningzhi Zhang ◽  
Li Mei ◽  
Min Li ◽  
Yanjun Zhang ◽  
Jinliang Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Deficiency Anemia
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