The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Prevalence of Anemia among Preschoolers Residing in a Slum of Delhi (India) - a Pilot Study


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Anemia is the most prevalent nutritional disorder in the world. Anemia affects the cognitive performance, behaviour and physical growth of infants and children. It has a deteriorating effect on the immune status. Anemia also results in decreased physical capacity and work performance.
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  • Prevalence of Anemia among Preschoolers Residing in a Slum of Delhi (India) - a Pilot Study

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S. K. Verma
Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, India
S. Pahwa
Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, India
A. K. Sharda
Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, India
G. S. Toteja
Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, India

Abstract


Anemia is the most prevalent nutritional disorder in the world. Anemia affects the cognitive performance, behaviour and physical growth of infants and children. It has a deteriorating effect on the immune status. Anemia also results in decreased physical capacity and work performance.