scholarly journals Obesitas pada Pekerja Minyak dan Gas

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
Dilla Christina ◽  
Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika
Keyword(s):  
Energy Intake ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
East Kalimantan ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies

Beberapa tahun terakhir angka obesitas di Indonesia cenderung meningkat. Obesitas terjadi akibat ketidakseimbangan antara asupan dan output energi dalam jangka waktu cukup lama. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor risiko kejadian obesitas pada pekerja on shore di perusahaan minyak dan gas. Desain penelitian ini adalah studi cross sectional. Sampel yang diteliti adalah seluruh pekerja on shore (laki-laki maupun perempuan) berusia 35 – 55 tahun yang sesuai dan memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan ekslusi yang telah ditetapkan (n = 378). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prevalensi obesitas (IMT ³ 25 kg/m2) pada pekerja on-shore sebesar 49,5%. Variabel umur, tingkat pendidikan, status pegawai, asupan energi, karbohidrat, dan serat memiliki hubungan signifikan dengan kejadian obesitas (nilai p < 0,05). Faktor yang paling dominan berhubungan dengan kejadian obesitas adalah tingkatpendidikan (OR = 2,85; 95%CI = 1,240 – 6,502). Tingginya prevalensi obesitas pada pekerja memerlukan perhatian yang lebih serius dari pihak perusahaan dalam menanggulangi masalah obesitas melalui upaya peningkatan program komunikasi, informasi, dan edukasi gizi yang lebih terarah dan terprogram serta perlu dilakukan sosialisasi untuk memantauberat badan dan lingkar pinggang-panggul secara rutin untuk mencegah timbulnya penyakit jantung koroner.Kata kunci: Obesitas, pekerja, asupan energiAbstractIn the last few years the incidence of obesity in Indonesia tends to increase. Obesity is caused by an imbalance between energy intake and output in a long term. The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors in the incidence of obesity of the workers on-shore oil and gas companies. This researchdesigned by cross sectional study.The subject of this research was on shore workers of oil and gas company (male and female) aged 35 – 55 years old in East Kalimantan and were eligible for inclusion and exclusion criteria (n = 378). The results showed that the prevalence of obesity of on-shore workers was as high as 49.5% (BMI ³ 25 kg/m2). Age, level of education, employement status, energy, carbohydrate, and fiber intake were associated with obesity (p value < 0,05). The most dominant factor associated with obesity was level of education (OR = 2,85; 95%CI = 1,240 - 6,502). The high prevalence of obesity in the workers need more serious attention from the company in overcoming the problem of obesity, by enhancing the EIC program with more focused and sustainable, and need to socialize monitoring of body weight and waist-hip circumference regularly to prevent coronary heart disease.Key words: Obesity, workers, energy intake

Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kejadian Obesitas Pada Orang Dewasa Serta Upaya Pencegahan Dan Penanggulangannya Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Bukit Surungan Kota Padang Panjang

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 184
Author(s):  
MARIA NOVA
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Total Energy ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Total Energy Intake ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional

Obesity Data in Padang Panjang obtained each health center known Bukit Surungan Health Center has highest incidence of obesity is 38%. This study aimed to analyze the factors related with obesity in adults and prevention in Bukit Surungan Health Center Padang Panjang City.This type of research is concurrent embedded, quantitative research is cross sectional study and qualitative research using Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The study population was all respondents aged over 30 years in Bukit Surungan Health Center Padang Panjang City. Sample of 146 people. Sampling was done by multistage sampling technique. Data were analyzed using univariate, bivariate with chi square test and multivariate with multiple regresi logistic.The results of the bivariate analysis it is known that there are differences between the mean respondent of age, total energy intake, carbohydrates, and fats with obesity (p value <0,05), there were significant relationship between the level of knowledge and physical activity with obesity (p value <0, 05). While the variable job is not associated with the incidence of obesity. Multivariate analysis known dominant factor with the incidence of obesity is the total energy intake with a value of odds ratio (OR) 1,1.The study concluded there are differences in mean age, total energy intake, carbohydrates, and fats with obesity, there are relationship between knowledge and physical activity with obesity and total energy intake as the dominant factor for obesity. The need for preventing and addressing the problem of obesity in adulthood need to increase healthy lifestyles and frequency of counseling about obesity is done either at the health center level and households and the information given more emphasis in consumption patterns at home to go on a diet low in fat and calories, as well as their where support for the implementation of physical activity in the form of exercise in the morning.Keywords : Obesity, adults, total energy intake

scholarly journals Evaluation of Nutritional Risk and Prevalence of Obesity in Patients with Covid-19 in A Reference Hospital in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (01) ◽  
pp. 011-015
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Fernandes Weyll Pimentel ◽  
Gilson Cruz de Moraes ◽  
Shalla Gomes Cavalcanti Barcelos ◽  
Pedro Carlos Muniz de Figueiredo ◽  
Magno Conceição Das Merces
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutritional Risk ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Reference Hospital ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Nrs 2002 ◽  
Study Type ◽  
Nutritional Risk Screening

Abstract Introduction The Coronavirus has spread to almost every country in the world, causing the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The coronavirus stands out among the other infections especially by it's high contagious power and important effects on the respiratory system. The COVID-19 has differents ways of presentation and these are influenced by the patient's previous nutricional status, correlated with the patient's lifestyle and comorbities. Objective this survey seeks to analyze the nutritional status and the prevalence of obesity in patients hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2. Methods: this is a descriptive, prospective and cross-sectional study type, which 41 patients affected by COVID-19 were interviewed. Patient's weight and height were used to assess the BMI, and nutritional risk assessment was performed using the Nutritional Risk Screening tool (NRS 2002). For the analysis, Absolute (AF) and Relative Frequency (RF), the mean and the standard deviation were calculated. Results It was observerd that 78% of the participants had a high nutritional risk, while only 22% had a low nutritional risk. Besides that, 34% showed overweight and 41.4% showed obesity. Conclusion the existence of a high prevalence of increased nutritional risk was evidenced, in addition to the high frequency of overweight in patients affected by SARS-CoV-2.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Predictors of Overweight and Obesity among Somalis in Norway and Somaliland: A Comparative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soheir H. Ahmed ◽  
Haakon E. Meyer ◽  
Marte K. Kjøllesdal ◽  
Ahmed A. Madar
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Somali Immigrants ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Study Population ◽  
High Bmi

Background and Aim. The knowledge about the health status of Somalis in Norway and Somaliland is limited. This paper reports the results of a comparative study on the prevalence and predictors of overweight/obesity among Somalis in Norway and Somaliland. Method. We conducted two cross-sectional studies using the same tools and procedures, between 2015 and 2016. The study population was adults aged 20–69 years (n=1110 (Somaliland) and n=220 (Norway)). Results. The prevalence of obesity (body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2) was 44% and 31% in women in Norway and Somaliland, respectively. In contrast, the prevalence of obesity was low in men (9% in Norway; 6% in Somaliland). Although the prevalence of high BMI was higher in Somali women in Norway than women in Somaliland, both groups had the same prevalence of central obesity (waist circumference (WC) ≥ 88 cm). In men, the prevalence of central obesity (WC ≥ 102 cm) was lower in Somaliland than in Norway. For women in Somaliland, high BMI was associated with lower educational level and being married. Conclusion. The prevalence of overweight and obesity is high among Somali immigrants in Norway, but also among women in Somaliland. The high prevalence of overweight and obesity, particularly among women, calls for long-term prevention strategies.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Physical Activity among Medical Students of Jazan University: A Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Husam Eldin Elsawi Khalafalla ◽  
Mohamed Salih Mahfouz ◽  
Muath Hassan Ibrahim Najmi ◽  
Sayyaf Abdullah Mohammad Najmi ◽  
Qasem Ali Yahya Arishi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The University ◽  
Study Participants

BACKGROUND: Physical activity is one of the most important factors that affect human health; it reduces the chances of hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, breast and colon cancer, and depression.OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to measure prevalence of physical activity and to determine the factors affecting the level of physical activity among medical student in Jazan University.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students of medical colleges of Jazan University. A random sample of 419 was determined using most recent physical activity prevalence. A validated self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection.RESULTS: There is a high prevalence of inactivity among study participants (88.1%). Females (91.7%) were more significantly (p value=0.013) inactive than males (83.8%). The most influential barrier perceived by participants is (heavy) academic work as well as lack of places for physical activity; the latter factor being more effective in hindering female students' physical activity.CONCLUSION: Results revealed that the inactivity rate was very high among medical students. The results of this study call for a well-planned intervention at the university level for improving the level of physical activity among university students.

scholarly journals Sputum smear positivity grade and chest X-ray findings in tuberculosis: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Behzadmehr ◽  
E. Nejadkehkha
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Sputum Smear ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Radiographic Findings ◽  
X Ray ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Chest X Ray

Despite many advances in the diagnosis, screening, and rapid treatment of tuberculosis, it is still a public health concern in the world. Due to the importance of this issue in diagnosis and reduction of transmission of infection and treatment of the disease especially where this study is conducted due to the high prevalence of tuberculosis, this study was done to determine The relationship between sputum smear positivity grade and chest X-ray findings in pulmonary tuberculosis patients in a hospital in southeast of Iran. This cross-sectional study was performed on all patients with pulmonary TB referencing the health centers in Zabol city, southeast of Iran from 1 January 2015 to 30 December 2020. Sputum smear and radiographic findings of the chest X-ray were evaluated. Data was collected using a form of information and finally analyzed by SPSS 22. Out of 101 patients examined in the present study, 71 were women and 30 were men. The mean age of the patients was 62.68 ± 13.61 years. The frequency of opacity in patients with grades 1, 2, and 3 was 71.4, 78.5, and 76.5%, respectively. Frequency of cavitation in patients with Grade 1, 2 and 3 was 11.5%, 28.5% and 52.9% respectively (P value 0.001). The frequency of reticulonodular presentations in patients with grade 1, 2, and 3 was 24.2, 7.1, and 0%, respectively.  In general, the results of this study showed that, with increasing grading of smears (1+, 2+, and 3+), the frequency of cavitation presentation increased significantly and the frequency of reticulonodular presentations decreased significantly. In general, the results of this study showed that, with increasing grading of smears (, the frequency of Cavitation presentation increased significantly and the frequency of reticulonodular presentations decreased significantly. The findings of the present study can help physicians better diagnose TB.

scholarly journals Hubungan Masa Kerja, Jenis Kelamin dan Sikap Kerja dengan Keluhan Muskuloskeletal pada Operator SPBU di Kota Kupang

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-49
Author(s):  
Kasimirus Ebu To ◽  
Noorce C. Berek ◽  
Agus Setyobudi
Keyword(s):  
Work Attitudes ◽  
P Value ◽  
Musculoskeletal Complaints ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Work Tenure ◽  
The Relationship

Musculoskeletal disorder (MSDs) is a disorder in workers. This work-related disease has a high prevalence globally. MSDs occurs in work environment that exposes workers to non-ergonomic posture. The disorder triggers fatigue and indirectly adds to the workload among workers. This study aims to analyze the relationship between work tenure, sex and work attitudes with musculoskeletal complaints in general refueling station operators in Kupang City. The research was an analytical survey with a cross-sectional design. The research were conducted at 15 General Refueling Stations in Kupang from October to November 2019. A sample of 69 people were selected from the population of 222 operators. Data were analyzed by using chi-square (X2) with p-value = 0,05. The results showed that there was a relationship between musculoskeletal complaints and length of work (ρ-value= 0,004), gender (ρ-value 0,007) and work attitude (ρ-value= 0,001).

scholarly journals Prevalence of sensorineural hearing loss among patients of diabetes mellitus in Southern Punjab, Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-36
Author(s):  
Shahid Majeed ◽  
Nazia Mumtaz ◽  
Ghulam Saqulain
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
P Value ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence

Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a common metabolic disorder with a prevalence of 11.77%. Studies report that DM can result in Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). A high prevalence of Hearing loss (HL) (43.6%) in diabetics was noted in an Indian study. In absence of local studies and a high expected prevalence, with no screening recommendations, this study was carried out to determine the prevalence of Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL) in Diabetes Mellitus DM in Southern Punjab. Methodology: In this cross-sectional study, a sample of 310 diabetics, hailing from southern Punjab and fulfilling selection criteria were recruited. Samples were collected using probability sampling technique from September 2016 to December 2016. Following detailed history and examination, cases were subjected to pure tone audiometry (PTA) at 0.5 to 6 KHz to obtain hearing thresholds to determine the prevalence. Data was analyzed by SPSS 20. Results: Sample included N=310 diabetics with Mean age of 35.00 + 6.93 years with 58.39% males and 41.61% females. The prevalence of HL was 46.1%. Gender wise of the male population with HL, 27.97% and 28.67% had mild and moderate HL respectively with severe HL in 8.39% cases, while moderate HL was prevalent in females 20.98%, followed by mild HL in 9.97% and severe HL in 4.20%. There was significant correlation between Diabetes and SNHL with p-value < 0.05. Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of sensorineural hearing loss in Diabetes mellitus.

scholarly journals Quality of life among Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) patients with higher education

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-98
Author(s):  
Anggita Bunga Anggraini
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Methadone Maintenance ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Domain ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Environmental Domain ◽  
Psychological Domain

Latar belakang: Salah satu penilaian keberhasilan Program Terapi Rumatan Metadon (PTRM) yang merupakanprogram rehabilitasi terhadap pengguna narkoba -- khususnya pengguna narkotika suntik -- adalah kualitashidup klien. Oleh karena itu perlu diidentifikasi beberapa faktor yang dominan mempengaruhinya. Metode: Penelitian dilakukan dengan desain potong lintang yang dilakukan di Puskesmas Kedung Badakdan Bogor Timur di Kota Bogor. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara dan pengisian kuesionerWHOQOL-BREF pada April-Juni 2018. Analisis dilakukan dengan menggunakan regresi linier multivariabel. Hasil: Responden dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 62 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rerata skor kualitashidup klien PTRM di Kota Bogor pada domain fisik sebesar 57,6; domain psikologis sebesar 57,5; domain sosialsebesar 63,6; dan domain lingkungan 63,9. Dibandingkan rerata skor populasi sehat di Indonesia, domain fisikdan psikologis lebih rendah daripada populasi tersebut, sedangkan domain psikologis tidak berbeda denganpopulasi tersebut. Adapun skor domain lingkungan lebih tinggi dibandingkan populasi sehat Indonesia. Faktoryang dominan dalam menentukan kualitas hidup pada domain fisik dan lingkungan adalah tingkat pendidikan,sedangkan domain psikologis adalah dosis metadon. Faktor yang dominan dalam menentukan kualitas hidupdomain sosial adalah adanya seseorang yang dapat diajak bicara. Kesimpulan: Semakin tinggi tingkat pendidikan klien, maka kualitas hidup klien pada seluruh domain akansemakin baik. Klien PTRM dengan tingkat pendidikan yang lebih rendah harus dipantau untuk meningkatkankualitas hidupnya. Penanganan klien dengan pendekatan individual dan dukungan sosial dari keluarga danteman diperlukan untuk meningkatkan motivasi serta kepatuhan klien dalam menjalani terapi metadon. (HealthScience Journal of Indonesia 2018;9(2):93-9) Kata kunci: Kualitas hidup, metadon Abstract Background: One of the objective in Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT) which is a rehabilitationprogram for injecting drug users is quality of life. The purpose of this study was to determine quality oflife among MMT patients. Methods: The cross sectional study was conducted in Kedung Badak Primary Health Care and BogorTimur in Bogor. Data were collected from interview and filling out WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire fromApril-June 2018. Analysis was performed using multiple linier regression. Results: Total subjects in this study was 62 subjects. The results showed mean scores for physical domainwas 57.6; psychological domain was 57.5; social domain was 63.6; and environmental domain was 63.9.Compared with Indonesian, MMT patient scores were higher in environmental domain and lower inphysical and psychological domain while social domain had no different with it. The dominant factor indetermining physical and environmental domain was level of education, while the psychological domainwas methadone dose, and the existence of someones to talk to was dominant factor for social domain. Conclusion: The higher level of education, will produce better quality of life in all domains. MMTpatients with lower level education must be monitored to improve their quality of life. It is suggested totreat patients based on individual approaches and support from family and friends is needed to motivateclients and adherence to the therapy. (Health Science Journal of Indonesia 2018;9(2):93-9) Keywords: Methadone, quality of life

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA ASUPAN ENERGI DENGAN STATUS GIZI MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN DOKTER ANGKATAN 2013 FAKULTAS KEDOKTERAN UNIVERSITAS SAM RATULANGI

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Ubro
Keyword(s):  
Energy Intake ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
The Body ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman Rank ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract: Humans need a certain amount of energy in order to support the growth and activity. Energy can arise due to combustion derived from carbohydrates, fats and proteins in foods consumed by the body, therefore to have enough energy one should consume enough and balanced food.Nutritional status is a state of the body that is the final result of a balance between the nutrients into the body and its utilization. Adolescence (10-19 years) is a period that is often prone to nutritional problems, because in this period there is less and over nutrient intake. This study aims to determine the relationship between energy intake and Student’s Nutrition Status of  Faculty of Medical Education, University of Sam Ratulangi Manado Year 2013. This study was an observational analytic using cross - sectional approach. Results of statistical analysis using the Spearman rank test shows that, the value of the correlation coefficient (r) of - 0.234 on IMT and 0.077 on WHR and p value of < α = 0.05 on IMT and 0.514 > α = 0.05 on WHR. From the results it is concluded that there is a significant relationship between energy intake with BMI, while the relationship between energy intake with WHR there is no significant relationship. Keywords : Energy Intake, Nutritional Status    Abstrak: Manusia membutuhkan energi dalam jumlah tertentu guna untuk menunjang proses pertumbuhan dan melakukan aktifitas. Energi dapat timbul karena adanya pembakaran yang diperoleh dari karbohidrat, lemak dan protein dalam makanan yang di konsumsi oleh tubuh, karena itu agar energi tercukupi perlu  mengkonsumsi makanan yang cukup dan seimbang. Status gizi adalah keadaan tubuh yang merupakan hasil akhir dari keseimbangan antara zat gizi yang masuk ke dalam tubuh dan utilisasinya.Masa remaja (10-19 tahun) merupakan masa yang sering rentan terhadap masalah gizi, dikarenakan pada masa ini terjadi asupan gizi kurang dan asupan gizi lebih. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan asupan energi dengan status gizi pada mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Angkatan 2013 Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado. Penelitian ini bersifat observasional analitik dengan menggunakan pendekatan cross-sectional (potong lintang). Kesimpulan: Hasil analisis statistik dengan menggunakan uji spearman rank menunjukkan bahwa, nilai koefisien korelasi (r) sebesar -0,234 pada IMT dan 0,077 pada WHR serta nilai p sebesar < α = 0,05 pada IMT dan 0,514 > α = 0,05 pada WHR. Dari hasil tersbut disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan bermakna antara asupan energi dengan IMT sedangkan hubungan antara asupan energi dengan WHR tidak terdapat hubungan yang bermakna. Kata Kunci : Asupan Energi, Status Gizi

scholarly journals The prevalence of anemia among the tribal children from the western districts of West Bengal, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 791
Author(s):  
Tuphan Kanti Dolai ◽  
Somnath Mondal ◽  
Manisha Jain ◽  
Prakas Kumar Mandal
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin B12 ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Complete Blood Count ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Serum Folate ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Background: Tribal population in West Bengal constitutes a significant proportion (5.1%) and the vulnerable group because of lower socio-economic status, poor literacy rate and malnutrition. The present study was conducted to evaluate hemoglobin level and prevalence of anemia among the tribal children from the western districts of West Bengal, India.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on school going (class I to class VIII) tribal children (≥5 to <13years) during March 2019 to February 2020. A complete blood count was done by automated blood cell counter and anemia was classified as per WHO criteria.  They were also tested for markers of common nutritional anemias (serum ferritin, serum vitamin B12 and serum folate). Data entry and analysis was done on SPSS version 15. A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Total 1, 010 tribal children were included with male:female=1:1.35. Among these, 46.34% (n=468) children had anemia. Among all anemic children 47.65% (n=223), 51.93% (n=243/468) and 0.42% (n=2) respectively had mild, moderate and severe anemia. There was a high prevalence (81.68%) of microcytic red blood cells in the total cohort; among anemic children, 53.94% have microcytosis while no macrocytosis was revealed. Among all grade anemias, iron, folate and vitamin B12 deficiency were found in 44.65% (n=209/468), 13.24% (n=62/468) and 25% (n=117/468) respectively.Conclusions: The prevalence of anemia among tribal children of West Bengal is a matter of concern. The high prevalence of microcytic indices in non-anemic population highlights the dire need for screening for the causes of anemia in this population. 

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