KTI-SKRIPSI: 07. Comparison of Once a Day and Three Times a Day Iron Treatment in 9-12 Year Old Elementary School Children with Iron Deficiency Anemia

07. Comparison of Once a Day and Three Times a Day Iron Treatment in 9-12 Year Old Elementary School Children with Iron Deficiency Anemia

I ron deficiency anemia (IDA) is anemia caused
by deficit in the iron required for hemoglobin
synthesis. IDA is the commonest anemia found,
particularly in developing countries; it is caused
by socio-economic problems, a low intake of animal
proteins, and endemic parasite infestations. I -3 The
prevalence of iron deficiency anemia is higher in
infants, school age and adolescent children; 1 this
is also true in Indonesia. 2-5 In United States, the
prevalence of iron deficiency in children aged one
to two years old was 9%, with 3% suffering from
anemia.6 Iron deficiency can cause negative effects on
the growth and development of children. In addition
to mild complications, severe complications can
occur such as immune system impairment, decreased
intelligence and other mental diseases which can
persist beyond the pediatric age group ifleft untreated
properly. Iron therapy gives a rapid response with a
peak in reticulocyte response after five to seven days
followed by an increase in hemoglobin level of 1-2..........

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07. Comparison of Once a Day and Three Times a Day Iron Treatment in 9-12 Year Old Elementary School Children with Iron Deficiency Anemia

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