The Diagnostic Patterns of Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Children of 6 to 59 Months in Cameroon

S. D. Agokeng, A. L. Njunda, C. T. Tayou and C. N. J. Assob
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S. D. Agokeng: University of Buea, Cameroon
A. L. Njunda: University of Buea, Cameroon
C. T. Tayou: University of Yaounde, Cameroon
C. N. J. Assob: University of Douala, Cameroon

European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2020, vol. 2, issue 4

Abstract: A Cross sectional multicentre study was carried out to determine the prevalence of Iron deficiency (ID) and Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in children using Ferritin and full blood count. Full blood count was done with Mindray Bc-2800 and Ferritin test with Enzyme Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay. Authorization was granted by Cameroonian national Ethical Committee. Data were analysed using Statistical Package of Social Sciences 21.0 significant results were considered for P

Keywords: anaemia; Ferritin; iron deficiency; Red cells indices (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2020.2.4.443

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