Prevalence of Anaemia at a Tertiary Care Center in India

Abstract

Background: Anaemia is an important health indicatorfound common inallagesdue to deficiency of iron, acute and chronic blood loss, parasitic infections affecting Red BloodCells production andsurvival which may cause anaemia. Method: Study was conducted on 71309 anaemicpatientsat Bhaktivedanta hospital and Research Institute,Thane Maharashtra India. Hemoglobin and packed cell volume values were analyzed based on gender , age groups (20-40 years,40-60 yearsand 60-80 years) . Result:one third of men and two third of women in the given study population were seen to be anaemic of variable disease. Conclusion:Prevalence and extent of anaemia irrespective of the etiology affects disease outcome in all acute and chronic conditions, whether it is surgical wound healing, heart failure, diabetic foot ulcers etc. Adequate medical and dietary management of anaemia should be conjoint approach in any disease management strategy by the healthcare professionals along with the presenting medical surgical condition. Study also highlights the need of attention towards anaemia in male as well.