| Title |
Assessing Nutritional Anemia Among University Students in Jazan, Saudi Arabia: A Public Health Perspective
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| Published in |
Journal of Blood Medicine, February 2024
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| DOI | 10.2147/jbm.s436673 |
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| Authors |
Waleed Hakami, Gasim Dobie, Khadija A Alneami, Misk Shaabi, Khaled Essawi, Muhammad Saboor, Aymen M Madkhali, Mohammed H Nahari, Hassan H Almasoudi, Mohammad S Akhter, Fasial H Hakami, Fatimah A Zarbatan, Ali Hakamy, Rama M Chandika, Ali A Fageehi, Abdullah A Mobarki, Hassan A Hamali |
| Abstract |
Nutritional anemia is a significant public health concern worldwide, particularly affecting young adults and children in Saudi Arabia, where inadequate nutrition is considered a primary contributing factor. This study aims to (i) examine the levels of serum iron, folate, and vitamin B12 in young adult students, with a focus on identifying any deficiencies and their association with anemia; (ii) explore the prevalence of mixed-deficiency anemia resulting from deficiencies in serum iron, folate, and vitamin B12 (iii) explore how sociodemographic characteristics and dietary habits influence serum iron, folate, and vitamin B12 levels. This cross-sectional study encompassed 158 young adult students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. Blood samples were collected following a comprehensive questionnaire addressing sociodemographic and health characteristics. These samples were analyzed for complete blood count, serum iron, folate, and vitamin B12 levels. The findings of this study revealed a significant decrease in serum iron levels, with 70.6% of males and 88% in females exhibiting reduced level. Additionally, low levels of folate were observed in 4% of the study population, while deficiency in vitamin B12 was found in 2.2% of the study population. However, the simultaneous presence of low serum iron levels along with deficiencies in folate or vitamin B12 was not observed in the study participants. The study indicates that there is a high incidence of low serum iron and ferritin levels among university students in Saudi Arabia, which poses a considerable public health concern. Conversely, the prevalence of folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies among the students was comparatively low, and notably, there were no cases where these deficiencies were observed alongside iron deficiency. |
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