“…12 Numerous studies have revealed that CED in adolescent girls could be influenced by direct factors, such as dietary intake, activity levels, infectious diseases, and Body Mass Index (BMI), and indirect factors like age, knowledge, attitude, socioeconomic status, or family income. 1 Additionally, some studies have reported that CED in adolescent girls is associated with education level, diet, nutrient intake, body image, and Body Mass Index for Age (BMI/A). 1,6,13 In August 2022, the Faculty of Medicine at Pattimura University conducted a survey on the prevalence of anemia and CED among adolescent girls in three senior high schools in Poka-Rumah Tiga villages.…”