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VOL. 11, ISSUE 5 (2025)
Factors Influencing Anemia among Urban Youth in Mysore
Authors
Thanushree CV, Navyashree B
Abstract
Anemia is a medical condition that arises from
either an inadequate amount of red blood cells or a malfunctioning red blood
cell supply. It is the most frequent blood condition. 1.62 billion people
worldwide suffer from anemia, with children, adolescent girls, and pregnant
women being the most common groups to experience nutritional anemia. In India,
individuals between the ages of 15 and 20 are regarded as youths, as
per the National Youth Policy of 2014. The study involved the analyzing of medical data provided by the hospital for the month
of June and July 2023. According to the hospital's medical records, out of
10,825 reports, 6,324 are youths, out of which 4,995 people are anemic. That indicates that 46.14% of 10,825 individuals are young and anemic.
There is a total of five questions about diet, health, and nutrition. The
adolescents' responses indicated that low iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin B9
intake, inactivity, lack of exercise, and ignorance of the relationship between
diet, lifestyle, and nutrition and health are likely risk factors for anemia in
young people. Comparing the two age group categories showed that the youth in
the 15–20-year-old age group had a higher chance of being anemic than the youth
in the 21–29-year age group.
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Pages:11-15
How to cite this article:
Thanushree CV, Navyashree B "Factors Influencing Anemia among Urban Youth in Mysore". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 11, Issue 5, 2025, Pages 11-15
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