Prevalence of Anemia among Preschoolers Residing in a Slum of Delhi (India) - a Pilot Study

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Authors

  • S. K. Verma
     Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi ,IN
  • S. Pahwa
     Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi ,IN
  • A. K. Sharda
     Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi ,IN
  • G. S. Toteja
     Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi ,IN

Abstract

Anemia is the most prevalent nutritional disorder in the world. Anemia affects the cognitive performance, behaviour and physical growth of infants and children. It has a deteriorating effect on the immune status. Anemia also results in decreased physical capacity and work performance.

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2006-11-01

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Verma, S. K., Pahwa, S., Sharda, A. K., & Toteja, G. S. (2006). Prevalence of Anemia among Preschoolers Residing in a Slum of Delhi (India) - a Pilot Study. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 43(11), 475–479. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/ijnd/article/view/6269

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Volume 43, Issue 11, November 2006

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