Abstract
Introduction
Anaemia is a major public health concern all over the world, affecting all ages and both genders. It is one of the most prevalent health issues among women of reproductive age group and has severe economic and social consequences. World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates 24.8% of people suffering from anaemia across the world1. The prevalence rates are higher in developing countries like India, especially affecting toddlers, adolescents and women. In 2011, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that prevalence of anaemia among non-pregnant women of reproductive age group was 29% worldwide, 41.5% in South-east Asian region, and 48% in India.2
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Corresponding Author
Shalini Srivastava
Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences,
Banthara, Lucknow (U.P.)-226001, India.
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i11.194
