Iron Deficiency Anemia in Children less than Five Years Referred to Albuluk Hospital

Abstract

This was cross – sectional and analytical study conducted in Albuluk Pediatrics Hospital during the period from November 2008 – February 2009. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia met within clinical practice. It occur at all age and is always secondary to an underlying disorder. It is most common natural deficiency in children. This study aimed to determine and detect the iron deficiency anemia by measuring the hemoglobin ,PCV, MCH, MCHC, serum iron and serum ferritin . The study carried out in 100 predetermined samples that showed , microcytic, hypochromic red blood cells in the peripheral blood smear. The mean of the main parameters is low except the leukocyte count which is slightly high . The study showed low hemoglobin and low PCV . HB: 8.1 g/dl PCV: MCH: 19.1 fl Serum iron: 23.8 μg/dl 26.8% MCV: 61.9pg MCHC: 29.5 g/dl Serum ferritin: 171.6 μg/l