The Association of Dietary Intake and Iron Deficiency Anemia with The Socioeconomic Status in General Population of Faisalabad

Abstract

Objective: To determine the association between dietary intake and iron deficiency anemia and to know the different methods for assessing the nutritional status. Study design: A cross-sectional survey. Setting: It was conducted in Faisalabad. Sample size: On 216 Subjects (11-40 years of age). Period:  Six months from 01-10-2015 to 31-03-2016. Sampling technique: They were selected by simple random sampling living in during the study period. Data collection procedure: Data was collected by taking the history and physical examination of cases and taking their weight and height. Data was analyzed through SPSS version 21 and entered in proforma. Results:  The 38.43% of the participants were having anemia, among them 21.76% of the participants were having mild anemia ,15.74% of the participants were having moderate anemia and 0.93% of participants were having severe anemia. The 34.25% of participants were underweight and 9.7% participants were overweight. More than 55% of females were suffering from anemia. So far the methodology on the basis of hypothesis of Z-test I have arrived at the conclusion at C.I. 98% following results were found. This distinguished class signifies the percentage anaemic patients. Conclusion: Most of the female participants were having anemia. There was a significant association between the intake of meat and hemoglobin level. So special measures should be taken to provide dietary education especially to females to have healthier mothers in the future.