Clinico Haematological Profile and Outcome of Anaemia in Children at the Tertiary Health Care Centre, Dhauj, Faridabad, India

Dr. Malika M. Aggarwal; Sanyam Seth; Ketan Krishnan; Adaa Bhat; Md Shamshad Hussain; Utsab Adhikari; Ferough Belal; Aditya Sharma

Clinico Haematological Profile and Outcome of Anaemia in Children at the Tertiary Health Care Centre, Dhauj, Faridabad, India

Authors: Dr. Malika M. Aggarwal, Sanyam Seth, Ketan Krishnan, Adaa Bhat, Md Shamshad Hussain, Utsab Adhikari, Ferough Belal, Aditya Sharma

Unique Paper ID: 178845
Volume: 11
Issue: 12
PageNo: 4247-4252

Keywords: Anaemia Haemoglobin Paediatrics Malnutrition Peripheral Smear Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM)

Abstract:
Background:Anaemia remains a significant public health concern in developing countries, particularly affecting children due to nutritional deficiencies and infections. It is a clinical manifestation rather than a standalone disease, often indicating underlying health issues. This study aimed to evaluate the haematological profile and morphological variants of anaemia in the paediatric population admitted to a tertiary healthcare centre in Dhauj, Faridabad. Methods: This hospital-based, retrospective, cross-sectional observational study was conducted over one year (January–December 2024) and included 45 children aged 6 months to 13 years. Detailed clinical evaluations, peripheral smear examinations, and biochemical analyses were performed to determine the type and severity of anaemia, as well as the nutritional status of the patients. Results: Anaemia was most prevalent among children aged 0.5–3.5 years (44.4%) and showed a male predominance (66.6%). Moderate anaemia was the most common (40%), followed by mild (37.7%) and severe (22.2%) cases. Microcytic morphology was predominant (66.6%), indicative of iron deficiency. Nutritional assessment revealed that 88.9% of the children had varying grades of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM), with Grade 2 being most common (33.3%). Associated infections, including respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses, were also noted. Conclusion: The study underscores the high prevalence of anaemia and malnutrition in children, particularly in early childhood. Microcytic anaemia and moderate PEM were the most frequent findings. These results highlight the need for integrated strategies focusing on nutritional supplementation, early diagnosis, and treatment of anaemia and associated illnesses to improve paediatric health outcomes in resource-limited settings.

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ISSN: 2349-6002
Volume: 11
Issue: 12
PageNo: 4247-4252

Clinico Haematological Profile and Outcome of Anaemia in Children at the Tertiary Health Care Centre, Dhauj, Faridabad, India

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