Awareness about Anaemia among Young Girls in Rural Areas of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

Anaemia, also referred to as low red blood cell counts, is a condition rather than an illness. It is clear that most people's busy schedules drive them to overlook their general physical health. In young girls, anaemia is a prevalent issue that, if addressed, can cause major complications. It has been demonstrated that young girls, at their growing age, are more likely to develop iron-deficient anaemia. The female body often requires more iron to make up for the blood lost during the menstrual cycle. Particularly in rural places, girls consume less food than boys do either because of patriarchal society culture or because of low economic status. In terms of the frequency of anaemia, India ranks among the top nations in Southeast Asia, according to a WHO assessment. To know the prevalence of anaemia among young girls in rural areas, a cross-sectional study conducted among 200 adolescent girls found that 52% of the girls were non-anaemic and aware, and 48% were anaemic at either a mild, medium, or severe level. It is also found that there is a significant relationship between anaemia and socioeconomic status and dietary modification.