Study of haemoglobin levels among working women in Kancheepuram district Tamil Nadu

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Author Details : Bharathi*

Volume : 8, Issue : 1, Year : 2023

Article Page : 22-24

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jdpo.2023.004

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Abstract

Aim: To study the haemoglobin levels among middle aged working women in kancheepuram district tamilnadu
Objectives: To assess the haemoglobin levels in working women of age group ranging from 25 to 65 years using hemocue 301 analyser. To analyse the clinical signs and symptoms, grade the anemia and to find the association with nutritional and socio economic status of the participants.
Materials and Methods: We studied the haemoglobin levels of 198 working women of age group ranging from 25 to 65 years using hemocue 301 analyser. Women were the residents of Kovur, Kancheepuram district, Tamilnadu.. Institutional ethical committee clearance was obtained. We assessed the Hb level in capillary blood by finger prick method using disposable single use sterile lancets.
Observations and Results: We observed that 31% of our study participants hemoglobin values less than 12g/dl. We observed that 14% of women had mild anemia, 16% had moderate anemia and 1% had severe anemia.
Conclusion: Prevalence of anemia among working women is high in India. Haemoglobin status of women is influenced by their diet, working environment, socio economic status and other associated diseases. We emphasize through our study on routine screening women for anemia and Iron and Folate supplements should be given to them frequently .
 

Keywords: Anemia, Working women, Hemoglobin, Hemocue, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu

How to cite : Bharathi, Study of haemoglobin levels among working women in Kancheepuram district Tamil Nadu. IP J Diagn Pathol Oncol 2023;8(1):22-24

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