Analysis on anemia status of 6-35 months years old children in rural areas of Hebei province

Objective To analyse the anemia status of children among 6-35 months years old and risk factors in rural areas of Hebei Province.Methods Using stratified random sampling method to measured 2506 children haemoglobin and to measure physical examination as well as questionaire in 24 counties.Results Anemia children were 671,the prevalence of anemia was 26.78%,mainly was light anemia.The prevalence of boys was 27.05%,the prevalence of girls was 26.78%(χ2=0.107,P=0.744).The prevalence of anemia was vary along with the age,the peak of anemia prevalence was found among the children of 12-18 months,that was 35.29%.Risk factors for children anemia that based on logistic regression analyses were:(1) children age(OR=0.69,95%CI=0.57-0.85);(2) anaemia of mother pregnancy(OR=1.38,95%CI=1.19-1.75);(3)stunting(OR=1.29,95%CI=1.03-1.64).Conclusions The anemia prevalence among the children in rural areas of Hebei Province is high,especially under two years old children is the key target population.