Iron Deficiency Anemia IDA Management:Cost and benefits of Prevention

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Child with iron deficiency anemia

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APPROACH TO A CHILD WITH IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA

Related Topics

Introduction and Etiological Classification of Anemia

Decreased Supply

Iron Metabolism and Clinical Features

Investigations

Management and Treatment

Dr. M. R. Lokeshwar
Visiting Pediatrician - P.D.Hinduja National Hospital, Mumbai
Pediatrician and Hematologist-Oncologist,
Lilavati Hospital, Bandra, Mumbai.

Dr. Nitin Shah
Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology,
Dept. of Pediatrics, L.T.M.G.Hospital & L.T.M.Medical Collage,
Sion, Mumbai - 400 022.

Continued...

MANAGEMENT :

Cost and benefits of prevention :

Levin from the world bank has prepared a cost benefit analysis of the impact of fortification and supplementation on iron deficiency anemia. The conclusions drawn are that when it comes to benefit, anemia control produces an immediate increase in physical work output and long term leads to reduced morbidity and mortality, higher productivity, improved quality of leisure time, increased capacity and a greater sense of well being. Apart from many of the benefits, which cannot be measured in material terms, impressive improvement in the earnings occur out of increased labor productivity. He concludes that both iron fortification and supplementation programmes represent highly productive investments for developing countries.

CONCLUSION :

In conclusion, iron deficiency anemia is the commonest type of anemia seen in as high as 70 - 80% of children in India. The commonest causes of this are : faulty dietary habits with recurrent infections and infestations. It is easily preventable and treatable by simple, safe and cheap oral iron therapy.

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