Anaemia And Parasitic Infestations Among School Children Living In Urban Slums Of Asokoro District, Fct, Nigeria

📄 Project Abstract

Anaemia is a public health problem that affects about 2 billion people worldwide. It is highly prevalent in developing countries with its prevalence; three to four times higher than that of developed countries as 53% school-age children estimated to be suffering from anaemia. In Nigeria, the prevalence ranges from 38.6% in Edo State to 82.6% in Abia State. The consequences include cognitive and growth impairment, increased morbidity from infectious diseases and reduced work capacity. Parasitic infestations like malaria and helminthiasis are major contributors to the development of anaemia in children in developing countries, most especially in areas where basic infrastructural amenities are lacking and the standard of living of is poor. The objective of this study was to determine the association between anaemia and parasitic infestations and the effect of nutritional and socioeconomic status on them among primary school children living in urban slums of Asokoro District, FCT. A cross-...