Effect of moringa oleifera leaves juice to increase the haemoglobin level among anemic females

Abstract

Anemia is considered as the most common cause of malnutrition and it has great significance in public health affecting children, adolescents and reproductive age group women in worldwide. One of the major health issues in adolescent girls is an Iron Deficiency Anemia, which can be reduced by consumption of Drumsticks leaves. The World Health Organization global estimates of anemia prevalence averaged 56%, with a range of 35%–75% depending on geographic location. In India, the prevalence of anemia is 52%. The study aim to assess the effect of Moringa Oleifera leaves juice to increase the haemoglobin level among anemic females. Quantitative research approach was adopted and quasi experimental research design was used for the study. Data was collected from 30 anemic females (15-24 years of age) by using non probability purposive sampling technique. It is concluded that Moringa Oleifera leaves juice is effective to increase the haemoglobin level among anemic females.