Prevalence of Anemia and Its Risk Factors Among Children 6–36 Months Old in Burma

Zhao, Aihua; Zhang, Yumei; Peng, Ying; Li, Jiayin; Yang, Tuo; Liu, Zhaoyan; Lv, Yanli; Wang, Peiyu

doi:10.4269/ajtmh.2012.11-0660

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“…The preliminary questionnaire testing was completed in a previous study. 7 Anthropometric measurements [height, weight, head circumference (HC), and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)] were collected during the fieldwork. The Infant/Child Shorrboard (Electronic baby scale, RSP-2060B; Xianyang Huachao Co. Ltd., Shanxi, China) was used to measure child stature, recumbent infant length (if the child was < 85 cm), and weight (with infants/children's clothing and shoes removed).…”

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“…A high prevalence of malnutrition was found in this survey, similar to our previous reports in 2012. 7 Both early and late introduction of CFs led to a higher risk of malnutrition; however, the health effects were different.…”

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“…5 Based on our previous work, chronic childhood malnutrition remains one of the most intractable public health problems in these areas, and the effects of humanitarian aid for enhancing the nutritional status of children are limited because of the complicated causes of malnutrition. 6,7 In addition, because of internal conflict, humanitarian aid, such as providing nutritional punch and relief food, is hard to continue for long periods. Some receptive and sustainable interventions urgently need to be explored and implemented.…”

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Inappropriate Feeding Behavior: One of the Important Causes of Malnutrition in 6- to 36-Month-Old Children in Myanmar

Zhao¹,

Gao²,

Li³

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The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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Abstract. The complementary feeding period is an important time for children's growth and development. This study was conducted to 1) determine the feeding behaviors of 6-to 36-month-old children in Myanmar, 2) explore health effects of feeding behaviors, and 3) determine factors associated with feeding behaviors. A total of 807 children and their mothers (N = 642) were recruited from nine villages in Kachin, Shan, and Kokang, Myanmar. Feeding behaviors and sociodemographic characteristics were investigated using a validated questionnaire. Hemoglobin and anthropometric indicators were measured during the fieldwork. In our sample, 18.6%, 72.7%, and 9.8% of children were introduced to complementary foods (CFs) earlier than 4 months of age, between 4 and 8 months of age, and later than 8 months of age, respectively. For different types of CFs, up to the age of 24.1-36 months, there were still 6.5% and 4.1% of the children who had never been introduced to eggs and meat. Introduction of CFs earlier than 4 months of age was a risk factor for being underweight (age-adjusted odds ratio (OR adjust-age ) = 1.7, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.2-2.5) and for stunting (OR adjust-age = 1.6, 95% CI = 1

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Inappropriate Feeding Behavior: One of the Important Causes of Malnutrition in 6- to 36-Month-Old Children in Myanmar

Zhao¹,

Gao²,

Li³

et al. 2016

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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“…A number of studies have found significant relationships of anaemia with lower growth and developmental indicators in children of different ages (6,7,8). The exact mechanism by which IDA impairs growth has not been elucidated yet.…”

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The effect of nutrition and severity of iron deficiency anaemia on growth in children from two months to two years of age

Petkova-Marinova¹,

Nedkova²

2015

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Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, impaired growth and cognitive development of children. PURPOSE: to evaluate the effect of nutrition and severity of IDA on growth in children from 2 to 24 months of age. METHODS 172 children aged 2-24 months with IDA were categorized into two groups: G1 (0-12 months) and G2 (13-24 months). Diet was studied through interview. Anthropometric parameters: height-for-age (HA) and weight-for-age were assessed by standardized methods. IDA was defined as haemoglobin (Hb), mean corpuscular volume, serum iron, and transferrin saturation below age-related reference values of the World Health Organization. Anaemia was classified as severe, moderate, and mild according to Hb concentration. Associations between variables were analyzed by logistic regression. RESULTS High proportions of children predominantly fed on cow's milk with scarce or absent intake of meat, eggs, vegetables were found in G1 (30.2%) and G2 (19.8%). Predominant cow's milk feeding was significantly associated with growth retardation (HA<3rd percentile). In G2, severe anemia (Hb<70 g/l) exhibited significant (p=0.0344) association with stunting. CONCLUSIONS Inadequate nutrition and severe IDA increase risk of growth retardation in the first two years of life. Promotion of appropriate feeding practices is important in prevention and control of IDA.

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“…Several herbal based nutraceutical products are available in market to prevent chronic diseases. Moringa oleifera, belonging to the family Moringaceae is one such plant which grow fast and found to be widely distributed in India 5 . The plant is renowned for its medical properties 6 and it is used as antispasmodic, stimulant, expectorant, antifertility, anticancer, hepatoprotectivity, antiulcer, and diuretic agent 7 .…”

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Influence of Probioticated Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract for Treatment of Anaemia Using Animal Model

Staroń¹,

Aravindh²,

Ramya³

2017

Int. Res. J. Pharm.

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An attempt was made to evaluate anti-anaemic properties of probiotic Moringa oleifera leaf extract using animal model. Twenty four male rats were randomly assigned to four groups and all the animals were given Phenylhydrazine orally to induce anaemia. Enterococcus durans was selected as probiotic supplement. Group 1 was provided with 300mg/kg of M.oleifera leaf extract. Group 2 was supplemented with 0.3 ml of E.durans along with 300mg/kg of M. oleifera leaf extract. Group 3 and 4 were fed with E.durans and iron supplement (1ml/rat) respectively. Blood samples were collected on a weekly basis and various haematological and biochemical parameters were analysed. The haemoglobin level was found to be higher with 14.9±0.25 g/dl for rats fed with probioticated M.oleifera leaf extract. E.durans has proliferated in gut which was verified through faecal and gut microbiota analysis. Hence, probiotic M.oleifera leaf extract was found an effectual nutraceutical supplement to treat anaemia.

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Prevalence of Anemia and Its Risk Factors Among Children 6–36 Months Old in Burma

Cited by 81 publications

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Inappropriate Feeding Behavior: One of the Important Causes of Malnutrition in 6- to 36-Month-Old Children in Myanmar

Inappropriate Feeding Behavior: One of the Important Causes of Malnutrition in 6- to 36-Month-Old Children in Myanmar

The effect of nutrition and severity of iron deficiency anaemia on growth in children from two months to two years of age

Influence of Probioticated Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract for Treatment of Anaemia Using Animal Model

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