Present study was conducted in order to determine the prevalence of anemia among pregnant women attending Government Mian Munshi Teaching Hospital, Lahore. For this, one hundred pregnant females were selected randomly; relevant data was collected by interviewing and filling a questionnaire especially designed to record various socio-demographic characters of patients and their dietary history. Prevalence rate of anemia in the present study was found to be 78% (9.57±1.07), between age 19-40 years and it’s higher in 3rd trimester of their pregnancies. Additionally low educational status and poor dietary habits showed high risks of anemia among the pregnant women.
Research Article · Volume 32, Issue 1, 19 January 2018 · Open Access
Frequency and causes of iron deficiency anemia in patients visiting gynae outdoor unit: an institutional based study
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Affiliations & Notes ⌄
- 1Zoology Department, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan, 2 Government Mian Munshi Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, 3 Microbial Biotechnology Lab, Department of the Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, 4 TB Project Green star Social Marketing, Islamabad, Pakistan., 5 THQ Hospital, Muridkay, Sheikhupura, Pakistan
Article Info ⌄
- Journal:
- Punjab University Journal of Zoology
- Published:
- 19 January 2018

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