Abstract: Anemia is a global public health problem affecting both developing and developed countries with major consequences for human health as well as social and economic development. It is defined as a decrease in the level of hemoglobin in the blood below the reference level for the age and sex of individual. There are many types, but globally, the most significant contributor to the onset of anaemia is iron deficiency. Children, pregnant and non-pregnant women are the most susceptible groups for Iron deficiency anemia. Although iron deficiency may be due to physiological demands in growing children, adolescents and pregnant women, the underlying cause(s) should be sought. .There is a great variation in the clinical picture of the disease and its consequences. IDA may be effectively diagnosed in most cases by full blood examination and serum ferritin level. Serum iron levels should not be used to diagnose iron deficiency. This paper aims to identify the prevalence of IDA in KSA and comparing this with other countries, to study the IDA by means of descriptive epidemiology , to identify the possible risk factors and causes , To give an account of the methods of prevention of this problem , To identify the steps by which the main strategies improved food consumption and dietary practices, food fortification, supplementation, and public health measures,To identify appropriate indicators for monitoring programme implementation, To identify high-priority, action-oriented, and operational research needed to enable and accelerate effective programme implementation.
Keywords: Anemia, global public health problem, IDA, Children, pregnant women, public health.
Title: Iron Deficiency Anemia
Author: Nasser H. altarjami, Waleed k. alraddadi, Mohammed s. alrehaily, Hail A. mufti
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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