Abstract

EFFICACY, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE OF IRON SUPPLEMENTS IN IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA DURING PREGNANCY-A COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE

Dr. Amreen Begum*, Dr. Mohd. Yameen Ahmed Siddiqui, Dr. Zeba Lalkot

Abstract

Anemia affects a third of the world‟s population and contributes to increased morbidity and mortality, decreased work productivity, and impaired neurological development. Understanding anemia‟s varied and complex etiology is crucial for developing effective interventions that address the context-specific causes of anemia and for monitoring anemia control programs. Recent work has furthered our understanding of anemia‟s complex etiology, including the proportion of anemia caused by iron deficiency (ID) and the role of inflammation and infection. Accumulating evidence indicates that the proportion of anemia due to ID differs by population group, geographical setting, infectious disease burden, and the prevalence of other anemia causes. Further research is needed to explore the role of additional nutritional deficiencies, the contribution of infectious and chronic disease, as well as the importance of genetic hemoglobin disorders in certain populations. The present study was conducted at Govt. Nizamia General Hospital for the period of 2yrs from 2016-2018 in ANC unit of Govt. Nizamia General Hospital. Present study also proves the efficacy of Unani medicine for improvement in Hb level.

Keywords: anemia, iron deficiency anemia, nutritional anemias, anemia of inflammation.