Anaemia Profile and Inflammation Markers in Stunted Children Under Two Years in Indonesia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15716745 |
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| Authors | Luhung Budiailmiawan (0000-0001-8704-8186, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi), Aryati Aryati (0000-0001-9055-0177, Airlangga University, corresponding author), Nursin Abd Kadir (Hasanuddin University), Laily Indrayanti Yusuf (Universitas Nusa Tenggara Barat), Lia Gardenia Partakusuma (0000-0002-6007-2781, Yarsi University), Louisa Markus (0000-0001-5163-7106, Regional General Hospital Cengkareng, Jakarta 11730, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia), Leni Lismayanti (Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 1315-1315 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-29 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Children (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/children11111315 |
| OpenAlex | W4403867047 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 20 |
Background: Stunting is a common issue affecting children who suffer from chronic malnutrition in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has introduced supplementary food programs for stunted children, but the results have been less satisfactory. This may be due to the presence of anaemia and comorbid diseases. Haematology tests and inflammation markers are necessary to identify these conditions. This study aimed to examine the anaemia profiles and inflammation markers in stunted children under two years old. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design with cluster samples and consecutive analysis was used. The study was conducted between December 2023 and March 2024 at the West Nusa Tenggara Hospital and Palabuhanratu Sukabumi Hospital laboratories. Samples were obtained from various Public Health Centres in Sukabumi, West Java, North Maluku, and West Nusa Tenggara. Data collection comprised interviews, measurements, and the assessment of haematology, biochemical, and inflammatory markers. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 20, which includes descriptive analysis, correlation, comparison, and chi-square tests. Results: Two hundred and ten stunted children were identified with various anaemias and comorbidities. These anaemias included suspected thalassemia (38.1%), iron deficiency (18.1%), and anaemia of chronic diseases (13.3%). Based on the inflammatory markers obtained, TB was suspected (21.4%), inflammatory bowel disease (18.1%) was suspected, and allergic proctocolitis was suspected (31.9%). Conclusions: Analysis of the anaemia profiles and inflammatory markers revealed various types of anaemia and suspected comorbidities in stunted children. It is recommended that anaemia profiles and inflammation markers be assessed at the primary healthcare level
Inflammation · Malnutrition · Stunted growth · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Iron Metabolism and Disorders · Medicine · Public Health and Nutrition · Immunology · Internal Medicine
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