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Prevalence of iron, folate, and vitamin B12 deficiencies in 20 to 49 years old women: Ensanut 2012.
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Salud Pública de México . sep/oct2015, Vol. 57 Issue 5, p385-393. 9p. 4 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Objective. To describe the prevalence of iron, folate, and B12 deficiencies in Mexican women of reproductive age from the National Health and Nutrition Survey (Ensanut) 2012. Materials and methods. Data came from a national probabilistic survey, representative from rural and urban areas, and different age groups. Blood samples were obtained from 4 263, 20 to 49 years old women for serum ferritin, vitamin B12 and serum folate concentrations. The prevalence of deficiencies, was assessed using adjusted logistic regression models. Results. The deficiency of folate was 1.9% (95%CI 1.3-2.8), B12 deficiency was 8.5% (95%CI 6.7-10.1) and iron deficiency was 29.4% (95%CI 26.5-32.2). No differences were found when compared with 2006, 24.8% (95%CI 22.3-27.2). Conclusions. The vitamin B12 deficiency is still a problem for women of reproductive age and their offspring in Mexico, while folate deficiency disappeared as a problem. Iron deficiency needs prevention and fortification strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00363634
- Volume :
- 57
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Salud Pública de México
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 110618304
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.21149/spm.v57i5.7618