Burden of Anemia and its Socioeconomic Determinants among Adolescent Girls in India

Prevalence of Anemia among Adolescent Girls in Rural Population of Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgharh, India

“…As far as mean hemoglobin level is concerned an increased level is found in older age group in this study, while Bharati et al [11] quoted a decrease in hemoglobin level with increasing age in adolescent girls.…”

“…Kaur et al 9 , Patnaik et al [8] , and Rati et al [7] also quoted significantly higher prevalence of anemia in girls coming from lower socioeconomic status. DLHS (2002 -2004) [11] data also reflects similar association.…”

“…This reflects a better hemoglobin level among study population than the prevalence noted in District Level Health Survey (2002 -2004) [11] [11] data it ranges from 9.79gm/dl to 9.87gm/dl. In the present study the prevalence of anemia was found significantly higher in girls having lower socioeconomic background.…”

“…In a review article by Bharati et al [11] , where they analyzed the data collected during District Level Health Survey (2002 -2004), the mean hemoglobin level of adolescent girls of Chhattisgarh was quoted as 8.3gm/dL.7 This survey was done before the commencement of Adolescent Girls anemia Control Program and reflects pre-program status of anemia in adolescent girls. This difference shows an increase in mean hemoglobin level among the girls after implementation of the program.…”

Prevalence and factors influencing anaemia among urban adolescent females, a cross sectional study

“…15,16 In spite of the number of interventions undertaken to combat anemia, its prevalence continues to be high in the adolescent population. In the light of the rapid sociodemographic transition in the country, many of the adolescents are living in urban areas.…”