Title:
Iron deficiency Anaemia in Nepal: epidemiology, determinants, response, gaps and recommendations
Authors:
Shrestha, Sanjay
Year:
2016
PAGE:
vii, 55
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Keywords:
Anaemia, Iron deficiency, Iron deficiency anaemia, determinant of anaemia, program response, nutritional intervention in Nepal.
Abstract:
Background: Maternal malnutrition is a common problem in Nepal. Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is one of the major public health problems in Nepal affecting more than one third of women in the reproductive age group. To address this problem, the government has formulated an IDA control strategy and has been implementing target based interventions. Despite several efforts, IDA is still a public health problem. Objective: The main objective of the study is to explore and analyze the Iron Deficiency Anemia problem in Nepal by detailed study of its epidemiology, determinants, and various programs in response and to provide-evidence based recommendations to strengthen the program. Study Method: The study is carried out doing a literature review of published and unpublished articles, journals, reports, etc. The conceptual framework is adapted and modified from the UNICEF conceptual framework for IDA Findings: Pregnant, lactating women and adolescents are the most affected groups of reproductive age. IDA among this group can have serious and long term health consequences for themselves and also for their children. Deficiency of iron in the body causes IDA. Iron deficiency in the body is mainly caused by the inadequate intake of iron from diet and hookworm infestation. Other factors like Vitamin A, malaria, chronic diarrhoea, etc also play an important role in causing IDA. Conclusion: Government response is not sufficient to address the IDA problem among women of reproductive age group. There is an issue of coverage and compliance of targeted intervention. Food based approach along with supplementation could be the good intervention to tackle IDA problem. Recommendation: Government should continue the existing intervention and should focus on awareness of dietary modification/diversification at the household and community level. Nutritional interventions should be linked with other sectors like education, agriculture, livestock, livelihoods, etc. to have the desirable result.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institue)
Department:
Health Education
Country:
Nepal, Federal Democratic Republic of
Region:
South Asia
Training:
Master of Public Health/International Course in Health Development (MPH/ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2016 Shrestha
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
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