Is Iron Deficiency Anemia still Becoming Community Health Problem in Urban Area?

Etika Noer; Meita Hendrianingtyas; Devi Elvina Rachma; Alifia Mukti Fajrani; Edward Kurnia Setiawan Limijadi

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2022.9578

Authors

Etika Noer Department of Nutrition Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia; Centre of Nutrition Research (CENURE), Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1555-5944
Meita Hendrianingtyas Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia
Devi Elvina Rachma Department of Nutrition, Master Programme in Nutrition Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6569-3106
Alifia Mukti Fajrani Department of Nutrition, Master Programme in Nutrition Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8481-4834
Edward Kurnia Setiawan Limijadi Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2022.9578

Keywords:

Anemia, Iron deficiency, Nutrition, Adolescent girls

Abstract

Background: Iron deficiency anemia is one of the common public health problems that found in various countries, including Indonesia. The incidence of iron deficiency anemia does not only occur in rural areas but also in urban areas. Iron deficiency that occurs in adolescent girls with or without anemia has a negative impact on immune function, growth and physical and mental development. Purpose: To determine the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls in urban areas. Patients and methods: This study was an observational study with a cross sectional design. The research subjects were 52 young women aged 15-25 years living in the city of Semarang, Central Java. The subject will be taken a blood sample to check the complete blood profile and iron status, namely serum ferritin, serum iron, and serum TIBC (total iron binding capacity). Research data analysis was carried out using a computer program. Results: The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia among female adolescents in urban areas in this study was 13.4% while adolescent girls who experienced iron deficiency without anemia were 13.4%. Conclusion: Iron deficiency anemia can occur in urban areas with a prevalence > 5%.

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