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Anemia, iron and zinc deficiencies, supplements consumption and morbidity in Mexican children aged 1 to 4: analysis of Ensanut 100k.

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Original or alternative title 
Anemia, deficiencias de zinc y hierro, consumo de suplementos y morbilidad en niños mexicanos de 1 a 4 años: resultados de la Ensanut 100k
Geography 
Mexico (MEX)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
07/2018 - 06/2019
Data type
Scientific literature
Summary 

A subsample of 1 516 children aged 1-4 participants of Ensanut 100k was analyzed, carried out in 2018. Anemia was considered if [Hb]<11 g/dL, ZD if [Zn]<65 μg/dL and ID if [ferritin]<12 μg/L. Supplements and Liconsa milk consumption were obtained from a semi-quantitative food frequency; morbidity by self-report of the mother. Multiple logistic regression models were used adjusted by confounders.

Keywords 
Anemia, Causes of morbidity, Children, Dairy products, Diarrhea, Iron deficiency, Micronutrient supplements, Zinc
GHDx Entry last modified on: Mar 14, 2022