Incidence of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Toddlers

August 30, 2015 updated by: Dr Koren Ariel, HaEmek Medical Center, Israel
The frequency of iron deficiency anemia was extensively studied in infants on the first year of life. There is not enough information about the frequency of iron deficiency during the second and third years of life. In a previous study performed in Israel and published in Pediatrics 2006 the incidence of anemia does not decrease towards age 18 months. Then there is reasonable to study the iron deficiency frequency beyond this age.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to analyze the frequency of Iron deficiency anemia in a group of 400 toddles from age 18 months to 36 months.

Two groups of children will be included, 200 children from Jewish origin and 200 from non Jewish origin, mostly Arabs.

A questionnaire that included demographic characteristics, nutrition and iron supplementation in the first year, growth status, and laboratory results will be filled for each patient.

The laboratory analysis will include complete blood count and serum ferritin analysis.

Children that were previously diagnosed suffering from iron deficiency, children suffering from chronic diseases or were born premature will not be included in the study.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

260

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Afula, Israel, 18101
        • Pediatric Hematology Unit - Ha'Emek Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 year to 3 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

The purpose of this study is to analyze the frequency of Iron deficiency anemia in a group of 400 toddles from age 18 months to 36 months.

Two groups of children will be included, 200 children from Jewish origin and 200 from non Jewish origin, mostly Arabs.

Children that were previously diagnosed suffering from iron deficiency, children suffering from chronic diseases or were born premature will not be included in the study.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy children that attend the pediatric community clinics.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Children that were previously diagnosed suffering from iron deficiency.
  • Children suffering from chronic diseases or were born premature will not be included in the study.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Toddlers from Jewish origin
Toddlers from Jewish origin aged 18 to 36 months
Other: Questionnaire filling and laboratory analysis

A questionnaire that included demographic characteristics, nutrition and iron supplementation in the first year, growth status, and laboratory results will be filled for each patient.

The laboratory analysis will include complete blood count and serum ferritin analysis.
Toddlers from non Jewish origin
Toddlers aged 18 to 36 months belonging to non Jewish (Arab) population
Other: Questionnaire filling and laboratory analysis

A questionnaire that included demographic characteristics, nutrition and iron supplementation in the first year, growth status, and laboratory results will be filled for each patient.

The laboratory analysis will include complete blood count and serum ferritin analysis.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Frequency of anemia (Hemoglobin below normal for age) and Iron deficiency (Low ferritin value)
Time Frame: One year
One year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

HaEmek Medical Center, Israel

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ariel Koren, MD, Pediatric Dpt B and Pediatric Hemaology Unit - Ha'Emek Medical Center - Afula - Israel

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 3, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 3, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

September 4, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 1, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 30, 2015

Last Verified

August 1, 2015

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 0024/09-EMC

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