Burden of Anaemia in Rural and Urban Jat Women in Haryana State, India
- Author:
Maninder Kaur
;
Kochar GK
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Anaemia, haemoglobin concentration, Jat women, physical performance
- From:
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
2009;15(2):175-184
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A cross-sectional study was undertaken on 600 Jat women (rural=300, urban=300),
aged 40 to 70 years from Haryana state in North India. The aim of the study was
to determine the prevalence of anaemia and the dietary intake of rural and
urban middle-aged (40-59 years) and older (60 & above) Jat women. The findings
indicated that all the subjects exhibited a decline in the mean values of haemoglobin (Hb) concentration with advancement in age. The mean blood Hb
concentration of urban middle-aged and older women was 10.1±1.3g/dl and 9.91.4g/dl respectively, which was higher than their rural counterparts at all age
groups, although the differences were statistically non-significant (p>0.05). The overall prevalence of anaemia reached 88.7% (rural women= 91.3%, urban women
=86%). Daily dietary intake of rural and urban subjects was below the recommended dietary allowances. Physical performance of both groups of the
women showed a decline with a decrease in Hb concentration. A significant and
positive correlation of Hb status was observed with grip strength and vital capacity while a negative association was witnessed with blood pressure and
pulse rate in both the rural and urban women. Anaemia among these women may be attributed to inadequate dietary intake, illiteracy, and poor access to
health services.
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