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The effect of dietary diversity on anemia levels among children 6-23 months in sub-Saharan Africa: A multilevel ordinal logistic regression model.

Abdu Hailu ShibeshiKusse Urmale MareBizunesh Fantahun KaseBetel Zelalem WubshetTsion Mulat TebejeYordanos Sisay AsgedomZufan Alamrie AsmareHiwot Altaye AsebeAfework Alemu LombeboKebede Gemeda SaboBezawit Melak FenteBeminate Lemma Seifu
Published in: PloS one (2024)
Anemia was a significant public health issue among children aged 6-23 months in sub-Saharan Africa. Minimum dietary diversity intake is associated with reduced anemia in children aged 6 to 23 months in sub-Saharan Africa. Children should be fed a variety of foods to improve their anemia status. Reducing anemia in children aged 6-23 months can be achieved by raising mother education levels, treating febrile illnesses, and improve the family's financial situation. Finally, iron fortification or vitamin supplementation could help to better reduce the risk of anemia and raise children's hemoglobin levels in order to treat anemia.
Keyphrases
  • iron deficiency
  • chronic kidney disease
  • public health
  • young adults
  • physical activity
  • urinary tract infection