Osman O Radhwi, Omar M Raslan, May A Almoshary, Eman M Mansory
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Unmasking iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in Saudi Arabia: Data from a large private sector lab.
Objectives: This study investigates the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in Saudi Arabia, analyzing variations by gender, age, and geographical region.
Methods: An observational, cross-sectional analysis was conducted from January 2014 to February 2024 using data from Al Borg laboratories, including ferritin levels, demographics, and routine hematological results.
Results: The study included 420,956 individuals, with 73% being female and 94% over 15 years old. The IDA was found in 19.8% of patients, Non-Anemic Iron Deficiency (NAID) in 23.7%, and other anemias in 9.6%. Females represented 93% of those with IDA and NAID. All patients under 12 were anemic, with 45% having IDA. Among the elderly (65+), 29% had iron deficiency. Prevalence varied geographically, from 28% in Al-Jouf to 42% in Makkah, with female rates reaching 69%.
Conclusion: The study reveals a high prevalence of IDA and NAID across Saudi Arabia, particularly among females. It underscores the need for targeted interventions to address this public health issue.
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The Saudi Medical Journal is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal. It is an open access journal, with content released under a Creative Commons attribution-noncommercial license.
The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, Systematic Reviews, Case Reports, Brief Communication, Brief Report, Clinical Note, Clinical Image, Editorials, Book Reviews, Correspondence, and Student Corner.
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