PREVALENCE OF ANEMIA IN SCHOOL GOING ADOLESCENTS IN KHALTSI BLOCK OF LEH DISTRICT.

Dr Rinchen Angmo; Dr Yangchen Dolma; Dr Mehbooba Rasool

Volume : VIII, Issue : II, February - 2018

PREVALENCE OF ANEMIA IN SCHOOL GOING ADOLESCENTS IN KHALTSI BLOCK OF LEH DISTRICT.

Dr Rinchen Angmo, Dr Yangchen Dolma, Dr Mehbooba Rasool

Abstract :

Anemia is one of the most common but preventable problems globally. Despite of National programmes launched to prevent anemia among adolescent, the outcome was very discouraging.No such study has been done in Ladakh till date, as here in Ladakh the road connectivity with rest of India remain cut off for four to six month during winter and lacks plenty of fresh vegetable and fruits. Results: Total number of adolescents participated in the study was 255. 116 were males and 139 were females. Overall prevalence of anemia was 58.04% . Anemia was more common among girls. Majority of students father’s by occupation were agriculture. Yearly de– worming is done only in 9% of adolescents. Prevalence of anemia was more among those who are on vegetarian diet. Majority of adolescents residing in hostel were anemic.