DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH

SCIENCES.
DOW INSITUTE OF MEDICAL
TECNOLOGY.

TITLE: PREVALENCE OF ANEMIA IN

YOUNG GIRLS (15 to 25) years.
SUPERVISOR: DR.NAFISSA.
FACULTY: CLINICAL LABORTORY SCIENCES.
PARTICIPANTS:
SYEDA MARZIA SARFRAZ
AQSA ILYAS

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INTRODUCTION:
Anemia is defined as the condition in which there is either less
than the normal number of (<4.2 million/l) red blood cells or less
than the normal quantity of (<12 g/ml) hemoglobin in the blood.
Anemia occurs due to insufficient intake of nutrients by cells.
Among the most important nutrients whose deficiency can lead to
anemia are iron, folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C
and protein .Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most frequent
health problems in the world [1]. The World Health Organization
recently reported that 1.62 billion of the world population is
anemic. Iron deficiency anemia accounts for 75% of all types of
anemia in the third world, affecting 30% of population [2].
There are more than 400 types of anemia, which are divided
into three groups; Anemia caused by blood loss, Anemia caused
by decreased or faulty red blood cell production ,Anemia caused
by destruction of red blood cells. Anemia also can cause
shortness of breath, dizziness, headache, coldness in your hands
and feet, pale skin, chest pain, weakness, and fatigue (tiredness).
Iron deficiency is common in Pakistan, it is important to
estimate the problem adequately. The present study was
designed to evaluate the prevalence of anemia in the female Girls
(15 to 25) years.

BACKGROUND:
Anemia is a common disorder in developing world with wide
spread prevalence especially among young girls (15 to 25) year.
Adolescence years are the formative years when major
physiological changes occur in their bodies and consequently in
their behavior as well. Malnourishment plays a major role not only
in economically deprived classes but also in affluent classes.
Increasing number of evidence indicate the prevalence of anemia
in connection with requirement of nutrition in young age group in
females. However, the prevalence of anemia in female adolescent
age group in association with diet is still an understudied subject.

TREATMENT AND PREVENTION:

Many young girls are at an increased risk for anemia due to their
rapid growth and increasing muscle mass .However, adolescent
female with heavy menstrual bleeding are at an even greater risk
for anemia.
The treatment of anemia includes the taking of iron
supplements with food especially orange juice and other foods
rich in vitamin C.
You can prevent some types of anemia with a healthy diet.
Foods containing iron include lean red meat, liver, fish, tofu,
lentils and beans, dark green leafy vegetables, and dried fruits.
Also eat foods with vitamin B12 and folic acid, such as eggs and
dairy products, spinach, and bananas. Many breads, cereals, and
other foods are fortified with all three key nutrients: iron, B12,
and folic acid. Vitamin C, found in citrus, other fruits, and
vegetables, will help your body absorb iron.

OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this study was to find out the prevalence of
anemia in young girls (15 to 25) years.

STUDY DESIGN:
Retrospective study.

DURATION OF STUDY:
1 year.

INCLUSION CRITERIA:
Patient having abnormal blood picture.
Abnormal CBC report.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

Chronic disease
Pregnant women
Children
Old age people etc.

VARIABLE:
Age (15 to 25 years).
Sex (female).

METHODOLOGY:
Study population.
Data collection from civil hospital (hematology department).
Hospital and lab base anemia using flow cytometry
technique.

METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION:

Hospital and lab based anemic young girls patient (15 to
25) years.
Observation for number of anemic cases in young girls (15
to 25) years.

QUALITY CONTROL:

All results had been tested by doctors and pathologist .All

fields work will be supervised at all the time by team leader .

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