PREVALENCE OF ANEMIA AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN IN AL-HARAM ZONE, GIZA GOVERNORATE, EGYPT

Abstract

Background: Anemia in school-age children is an important public health problem, and available data of its prevalence and existing risk factors are essential for planning preventive strategies. Anemia is more prevalent among females as compared with males. It reduces physical work capacity and cognitive function and adversely affects learning and scholastic performance.