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Original Research | Medicine | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 895 - 900 | India
Study of Clinico-Demographic Profile of Iron Deficiency Anemia Patients Attending Admitted in Tertiary Care Hospital in Upper Assam
Abstract: Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide and remains a major public health concern, particularly in developing regions. It affects individuals across all age groups and is associated with significant morbidity due to impaired oxygen delivery, reduced work capacity, and adverse clinical outcomes. Understanding the clinico-demographic profile of patients with IDA is essential for identifying high-risk groups and implementing effective prevention and management strategies. Objective: To evaluate the clinico-demographic characteristics, clinical presentation, etiological factors, and laboratory parameters of patients with iron deficiency anemia admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Upper Assam. Methods: A hospital-based observational study was conducted over a period of 12 months among 62 patients aged ?13 years with laboratory-confirmed IDA. Data on demographic variables, dietary habits, clinical features, and etiological factors were collected using a structured proforma. Laboratory investigations included hemoglobin, red cell indices, serum ferritin, serum iron, and total iron-binding capacity. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS, with a p-value <0.05 considered significant. Results: Severe anemia was more prevalent (45/62) compared to moderate anemia (17/62). Higher proportions of severe anemia were observed in older age groups (>60 years: 87.5%) and males (85.2%), though associations were not statistically significant (p>0.05). Illiterate patients showed 100% severe anemia. Fatigue (65.9%) was the most common symptom, while combined pallor and palpitations were associated with higher severity (88.9%). Nutritional deficiency (21 cases) was the most common etiology. Among laboratory parameters, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) was significantly lower in severe anemia (26.88 ± 4.21) compared to moderate anemia (29.52 ± 3.21) (p=0.023). Conclusion: Severe anemia was highly prevalent and influenced by multiple demographic and clinical factors. Early detection, improved nutritional awareness, and targeted interventions are essential to reduce disease burden and prevent progression to severe anemia.
Keywords: Clinico-demographic profile, Iron deficiency anemia, Nutritional deficiency, Severity, Tertiary care hospital
How to Cite?: Dr. Dipendu Saha, Dr. Ajit Kumar Pegu, Dr. Mitraa Shyam, Dr. Asha Borah, Dr. Rupankar Nandi, "Study of Clinico-Demographic Profile of Iron Deficiency Anemia Patients Attending Admitted in Tertiary Care Hospital in Upper Assam", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 895-900, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR26513133228, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR26513133228