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World Health Organization, 1992. The Prevalence of Anaemia in Women: A Tabulation of Available Information. Geneva: World Health Organization.
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Grantham-McGregor S, Ani C, 2001. A review of studies on the effect of iron deficiency on cognitive development in children. J Nutr 131 :649S–666S.
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Aukett MA, Parks YA, Scott PH, Wharton BA, 1986. Treatment with iron increases weight gain and psychomotor development. Arch Dis Child 61 :849–857.
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Haas JD, Brownlie T, 2001. Iron deficiency and reduced work capacity: a critical review of the research to determine a causal relationship. J Nutr 131 :676S–688S.
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Scholl TO, Hediger ML, 1994. Anemia and iron-deficiency anemia: compilation of data on pregnancy outcome. Am J Clin Nutr 59 :492S–500S.
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Umbreit J, 2005. Iron deficiency: a concise review. Am J Hematol 78 :225–231.
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Hotez PJ, Brooker S, Bethony JM, Bottazzi ME, Loukas A, Xiao S, 2004. Hookworm infection. N Engl J Med 351 :799–807.
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WHO/UNICEF/UNU, 2001. Iron Deficiency Anaemia: Assessment, Prevention, and Control. A Guide for Programme Managers. Geneva: World Health Organization.
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Berger J, Thanh HT, Cavalli-Sforza T, Smitasiri S, Khan NC, Milani S, Hoa PT, Quang ND, Viteri F, 2005. Community mobilization and social marketing to promote weekly iron-folic acid supplementation in women of reproductive age in Vietnam: impact on anemia and iron status. Nutr Rev 63 :S95–108.
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Pena-Rosas JP, Viteri FE, 2006. Effects of routine oral iron supplementation with or without folic acid for women during pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 3 :CD004736.
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Casanueva E, Viteri FE, Mares-Galindo M, Meza-Camacho C, Loria A, Schnaas L, Valdes-Ramos R, 2006. Weekly iron as a safe alternative to daily supplementation for nonanemic pregnant women. Arch Med Res 37 :674–682.
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Yip R, 1996. Final Report of the Vietnam National Nutrition Anaemia and Intestinal Helminth Survey, 1996. NIN/UNICEF/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Nguyen PH, Nguyen KC, Le Mai B, Nguyen TV, Ha KH, Bern C, Flores R, Martorell R, 2006. Risk factors for anemia in Vietnam. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 37 :1213–1223.
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Verle P, Kongs A, De NV, Thieu NQ, Depraetere K, Kim HT, Dorny P, 2003. Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in northern Vietnam. Trop Med Int Health 8 :961–964.
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Mei Z, Cogswell ME, Parvanta I, Lynch S, Beard JL, Stoltzfus RJ, Grummer-Strawn LM, 2005. Hemoglobin and ferritin are currently the most efficient indicators of population response to iron interventions: an analysis of nine randomized controlled trials. J Nutr 135 :1974–1980.
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Bureau of Statistics, 2006. Statistics Handbook for Yen Bai Province 2005. Hanoi, Vietnam: Bureau of Statistics.
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Ash LR, Orihel TC, Savioli L, Sin MA, Montresor A, Renganathan E, 2004. Training Manual on Diagnosis of Intestinal Parasites—Tutor’s Guide. Geneva: World Health Organization.
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Montresor A, Crompton DWT, Hall A, Bundy DAP, Savioli L, 2007. Guidelines for the Evaluation of Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis and Schistosomiasis at Community Level, 1998. Geneva: World Health Organization.
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Stoltzfus RJ, Albonico M, Chwaya HM, Savioli L, Tielsch J, Schulze K, Yip R, 1996. Hemoquant determination of hookworm-related blood loss and its role in iron deficiency in African children. Am J Trop Med Hyg 55 :399–404.
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Punnonen K, Irjala K, Rajamaki A, 1997. Serum transferrin receptor and its ratio to serum ferritin in the diagnosis of iron deficiency. Blood 89 :1052–1057.
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Weiss G, Goodnough LT, 2005. Anemia of chronic disease. N Engl J Med 352 :1011–1023.
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Suominen P, Punnonen K, Rajamaki A, Irjala K, 1998. Serum transferrin receptor and transferrin receptor-ferritin index identify healthy subjects with subclinical iron deficits. Blood 92 :2934–2939.
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Monsen ER, 1988. Iron nutrition and absorption: dietary factors which impact iron bioavailability. J Am Diet Assoc 88 :786–790.
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Stoltzfus RJ, Chway HM, Montresor A, Tielsch JM, Jape JK, Albonico M, Savioli L, 2004. Low dose daily iron supplementation improves iron status and appetite but not anemia, whereas quarterly anthelminthic treatment improves growth, appetite and anemia in Zanzibari preschool children. J Nutr 134 :348–356.
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Provan D, Weatherall D, 2000. Red cells II: acquired anaemias and polycythaemia. Lancet 355 :1260–1268.
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Hashizume M, Chiba M, Shinohara A, Iwabuchi S, Sasaki S, Shimoda T, Kunii O, Caypil W, Dauletbaev D, Alnazarova A, 2005. Anaemia, iron deficiency and vitamin A status among school-aged children in rural Kazakhstan. Public Health Nutr 8: 564–571.
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Carnley BP, Prior JF, Gilbert A, Lim E, Devenish R, Sing H, Sarin E, Guhadasan R, Sullivan SG, Wise CA, Bittles AH, Chan K, Wong MS, Chan V, Erber WN, 2006. The prevalence and molecular basis of hemoglobinopathies in Cambodia. Hemoglobin 30 :463–470.
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Anemia, Iron Deficiency, Meat Consumption, and Hookworm Infection in Women of Reproductive Age in Northwest Vietnam
Sant-Rayn Pasricha
Sant-Rayn Pasricha
Department of Medicine (RMH/WH), The University of Melbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Infectious Diseases (CCREID), The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology (NIMPE), Hanoi, Vietnam; Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia; Clinical Epidemiology and Health Service Evaluation Unit, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; and World Health Organization, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Sonia R. Caruana
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Department of Medicine (RMH/WH), The University of Melbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Infectious Diseases (CCREID), The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology (NIMPE), Hanoi, Vietnam; Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia; Clinical Epidemiology and Health Service Evaluation Unit, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; and World Health Organization, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Tran Q. Phuc
Tran Q. Phuc
Department of Medicine (RMH/WH), The University of Melbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Infectious Diseases (CCREID), The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology (NIMPE), Hanoi, Vietnam; Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia; Clinical Epidemiology and Health Service Evaluation Unit, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; and World Health Organization, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Gerard J. Casey
Gerard J. Casey
Department of Medicine (RMH/WH), The University of Melbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Infectious Diseases (CCREID), The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology (NIMPE), Hanoi, Vietnam; Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia; Clinical Epidemiology and Health Service Evaluation Unit, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; and World Health Organization, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Damien Jolley
Damien Jolley
Department of Medicine (RMH/WH), The University of Melbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Infectious Diseases (CCREID), The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology (NIMPE), Hanoi, Vietnam; Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia; Clinical Epidemiology and Health Service Evaluation Unit, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; and World Health Organization, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Sally Kingsland
Sally Kingsland
Department of Medicine (RMH/WH), The University of Melbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Infectious Diseases (CCREID), The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology (NIMPE), Hanoi, Vietnam; Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia; Clinical Epidemiology and Health Service Evaluation Unit, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; and World Health Organization, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Nong T. Tien
Nong T. Tien
Department of Medicine (RMH/WH), The University of Melbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Infectious Diseases (CCREID), The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology (NIMPE), Hanoi, Vietnam; Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia; Clinical Epidemiology and Health Service Evaluation Unit, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; and World Health Organization, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Lachlan MacGregor
Lachlan MacGregor
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Antonio Montresor
Antonio Montresor
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Beverley-Ann Biggs
Beverley-Ann Biggs
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Iron deficiency anemia poses an important public health problem for women of reproductive age living in developing countries. We assessed the prevalence of iron deficiency and anemia and associated risk factors in a community-based sample of women living in a rural province of northwest Vietnam. A cross-sectional survey, comprised of written questionnaires and laboratory analysis of hemoglobin (Hb), ferritin, transferrin receptor, and stool hookworm egg count, was undertaken, and the soluble transferrin receptor/log ferritin index was calculated. Of 349 non-pregnant women, 37.53% were anemic (Hb < 12 g/dL), and 23.10% were iron deficient (ferritin < 15 ng/L). Hookworm infection was present in 78.15% of women, although heavy infection was uncommon (6.29%). Iron deficiency was more prevalent in anemic than non-anemic women (38.21% versus 14.08%, P < 0.001). Consumption of meat at least three times a week was more common in non-anemic women (51.15% versus 66.67%, P = 0.042). Mean ferritin was lower in anemic women (18.99 versus 35.66 ng/mL, P < 0.001). There was no evidence of a difference in prevalence (15.20% versus 17.23%, P = 0.629) or intensity (171.07 versus 129.93 eggs/g, P = 0.412) of hookworm infection between anemic and non-anemic women. Although intensity of hookworm infection and meat consumption were associated with indices of iron deficiency in a multiple regression model, their relationship with hemoglobin was not significant. Anemia, iron deficiency, and hookworm infection were prevalent in this population. Intake of meat was more clearly associated with hemoglobin and iron indices than hookworm. An approach to addressing iron deficiency in this population should emphasize both iron supplementation and deworming.
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World Health Organization, 1992. The Prevalence of Anaemia in Women: A Tabulation of Available Information. Geneva: World Health Organization.
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2
Grantham-McGregor S, Ani C, 2001. A review of studies on the effect of iron deficiency on cognitive development in children. J Nutr 131 :649S–666S.
-
3
Aukett MA, Parks YA, Scott PH, Wharton BA, 1986. Treatment with iron increases weight gain and psychomotor development. Arch Dis Child 61 :849–857.
-
4
Haas JD, Brownlie T, 2001. Iron deficiency and reduced work capacity: a critical review of the research to determine a causal relationship. J Nutr 131 :676S–688S.
-
5
Scholl TO, Hediger ML, 1994. Anemia and iron-deficiency anemia: compilation of data on pregnancy outcome. Am J Clin Nutr 59 :492S–500S.
-
6
Umbreit J, 2005. Iron deficiency: a concise review. Am J Hematol 78 :225–231.
-
7
Hotez PJ, Brooker S, Bethony JM, Bottazzi ME, Loukas A, Xiao S, 2004. Hookworm infection. N Engl J Med 351 :799–807.
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8
WHO/UNICEF/UNU, 2001. Iron Deficiency Anaemia: Assessment, Prevention, and Control. A Guide for Programme Managers. Geneva: World Health Organization.
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9
Berger J, Thanh HT, Cavalli-Sforza T, Smitasiri S, Khan NC, Milani S, Hoa PT, Quang ND, Viteri F, 2005. Community mobilization and social marketing to promote weekly iron-folic acid supplementation in women of reproductive age in Vietnam: impact on anemia and iron status. Nutr Rev 63 :S95–108.
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10
Pena-Rosas JP, Viteri FE, 2006. Effects of routine oral iron supplementation with or without folic acid for women during pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 3 :CD004736.
-
11
Casanueva E, Viteri FE, Mares-Galindo M, Meza-Camacho C, Loria A, Schnaas L, Valdes-Ramos R, 2006. Weekly iron as a safe alternative to daily supplementation for nonanemic pregnant women. Arch Med Res 37 :674–682.
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12
Yip R, 1996. Final Report of the Vietnam National Nutrition Anaemia and Intestinal Helminth Survey, 1996. NIN/UNICEF/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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13
Nguyen PH, Nguyen KC, Le Mai B, Nguyen TV, Ha KH, Bern C, Flores R, Martorell R, 2006. Risk factors for anemia in Vietnam. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 37 :1213–1223.
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14
Verle P, Kongs A, De NV, Thieu NQ, Depraetere K, Kim HT, Dorny P, 2003. Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in northern Vietnam. Trop Med Int Health 8 :961–964.
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15
Mei Z, Cogswell ME, Parvanta I, Lynch S, Beard JL, Stoltzfus RJ, Grummer-Strawn LM, 2005. Hemoglobin and ferritin are currently the most efficient indicators of population response to iron interventions: an analysis of nine randomized controlled trials. J Nutr 135 :1974–1980.
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Bureau of Statistics, 2006. Statistics Handbook for Yen Bai Province 2005. Hanoi, Vietnam: Bureau of Statistics.
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17
Ash LR, Orihel TC, Savioli L, Sin MA, Montresor A, Renganathan E, 2004. Training Manual on Diagnosis of Intestinal Parasites—Tutor’s Guide. Geneva: World Health Organization.
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18
Montresor A, Crompton DWT, Hall A, Bundy DAP, Savioli L, 2007. Guidelines for the Evaluation of Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis and Schistosomiasis at Community Level, 1998. Geneva: World Health Organization.
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Stoltzfus RJ, Albonico M, Chwaya HM, Savioli L, Tielsch J, Schulze K, Yip R, 1996. Hemoquant determination of hookworm-related blood loss and its role in iron deficiency in African children. Am J Trop Med Hyg 55 :399–404.
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20
Punnonen K, Irjala K, Rajamaki A, 1997. Serum transferrin receptor and its ratio to serum ferritin in the diagnosis of iron deficiency. Blood 89 :1052–1057.
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21
Weiss G, Goodnough LT, 2005. Anemia of chronic disease. N Engl J Med 352 :1011–1023.
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22
Suominen P, Punnonen K, Rajamaki A, Irjala K, 1998. Serum transferrin receptor and transferrin receptor-ferritin index identify healthy subjects with subclinical iron deficits. Blood 92 :2934–2939.
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23
Monsen ER, 1988. Iron nutrition and absorption: dietary factors which impact iron bioavailability. J Am Diet Assoc 88 :786–790.
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24
Stoltzfus RJ, Chway HM, Montresor A, Tielsch JM, Jape JK, Albonico M, Savioli L, 2004. Low dose daily iron supplementation improves iron status and appetite but not anemia, whereas quarterly anthelminthic treatment improves growth, appetite and anemia in Zanzibari preschool children. J Nutr 134 :348–356.
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Provan D, Weatherall D, 2000. Red cells II: acquired anaemias and polycythaemia. Lancet 355 :1260–1268.
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26
Hashizume M, Chiba M, Shinohara A, Iwabuchi S, Sasaki S, Shimoda T, Kunii O, Caypil W, Dauletbaev D, Alnazarova A, 2005. Anaemia, iron deficiency and vitamin A status among school-aged children in rural Kazakhstan. Public Health Nutr 8: 564–571.
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27
Carnley BP, Prior JF, Gilbert A, Lim E, Devenish R, Sing H, Sarin E, Guhadasan R, Sullivan SG, Wise CA, Bittles AH, Chan K, Wong MS, Chan V, Erber WN, 2006. The prevalence and molecular basis of hemoglobinopathies in Cambodia. Hemoglobin 30 :463–470.
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