Anemia and its associated factors among school-age children living in different climatic zones of Arba Minch Zuria District, Southern Ethiopia.

More than one-third of school-age children were suffering from anemia. Intestinal parasitic infections and school non-enrollment were among the major factors associated with anemia among school-age children in the study area. Interventions, focusing on identified contributing factors need to be implemented by integrating with other school or community-based health programs.