Title:
ADOLESCENTS ANEMIA IN NEPAL: AN OVERVIEW OF DETERMINANTS, EXISTING POLICIES AND PROGRAMS TO COMBAT ADOLESCENT ANEMIA IN NEPAL
Authors:
Shivakoti, Bhawana
Place:
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Publisher:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute [etc.]
Year:
2023
PAGE:
viii, 23
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Keywords:
Adolescence, Anemia, Nepal, Determinants, Policies, Programs
Abstract:
Anemia is a huge public health issue among children, adolescence, and mothers in Nepal. Anemia is caused by numerous factors like nutrient deficiencies, infections, poor sanitation and hygiene, chronic diseases, and inherited blood disorders. Iron deficiency (ID) is the most common cause for anemia due to the poor intake of diet and malabsorption of foods. Twenty-one percent of adolescent girls (10-19 years) and 11% of adolescent boys (10-19 years) are suffering from anemia in Nepal according to the Nepal National Micronutrient Status Survey (NNMSS).
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute , VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Country:
NEPAL
Training:
Master of Science in International Health (MIH)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2023 Shivakoti
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
NCY5lICBdK_20231106154505426.pdf