Prevalência de anemia em pré-escolares e resposta ao tratamento com suplementação de ferro

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of anemia among children attending public preschools in Ilhabela, state of São Paulo, Brazil, and their response to a treatment regimen. Methods:Between 2007 and 2008, the weight, height, and hemoglobin levels of 667 children were measured in the school setting. Anemic children were prescribed a 12-week course of ferrous sulfate, and follow-up assessment visits were scheduled for halfway through this course and the end of treatment. Results:The prevalence of anemia was 25.6% (N = 170). The lowest hemoglobin level measured was 9.5 g/dL. Anemia was most prevalent (36%) in children between the ages of 60 and 65 months. Median hemoglobin levels rose to 11.8 g/dL from 10.5 g/dL after treatment; 76% of children recovered from anemia. Conclusion:Screening for anemia in the school setting and prompt therapy, including mid-treatment followup, proved to be an effective strategy for facing this major public health issue. Some of these studies suggest a secular trend toward increasing prevalence rates of anemia in Brazil. 5,7 The real prevalence of anemia in the municipality

Prevalence of anemia in 2673 of 6- and 7-year-old schoolchildren from São José dos Campos, State of São Paulo

“…Although based on cross-sectional data, our results suggest lower prevalence of anemia in this age range. Similar data were found by Martins et al 5 In contrast, Costa et al 2 demonstrated that 6- and 7-year-old children attending public preschools in Ilhabela, State of São Paulo had estimates of prevalence of 23.4% and 24.3%, respectively. In addition, Brito et al 3 showed that 36% of children with ages ranging from seven to nine years had anemia in the city of Jequiá (northeastern region of Brazil).…”

Consumo de macronutrientes e ingestão inadequada de micronutrientes em adultos

“…b Moreover, results of localized studies registered persistent iron defi ciency anemia in pre-school children in Ilha Bela (São Paulo, Southeastern Brazil), 4 outbreaks of beriberi in Maranhão 19 and inadequate vitamin A, 20,28 C, 1,28 E 25,28 and B12 26 intake. What is more, documented levels of obesity among Brazilians are high and increasing.…”

Consumo de macronutrientes e ingestão inadequada de micronutrientes em adultos

“…Diseases caused by deficiency of specifi c micronutrients have been verifi ed; for example, the prevalence of anemia in children and non-pregnant women varies between 21% and 29% respectively and inadequate serum levels of vitamin A vary between 17% and 12% respectively. b Moreover, results of localized studies registered persistent iron defi ciency anemia in pre-school children in Ilha Bela (São Paulo, Southeastern Brazil), 4 outbreaks of beriberi in Maranhão 19 and inadequate vitamin A, 20,28 C, 1,28 E 25,28 and B12 26 intake. What is more, documented levels of obesity among Brazilians are high and increasing.…”