Risk Factors of Development of Iron-Deficiency Conditions in Moscow Adolescents

• Main Authors: I. N. Zakharova, I. S. Tarasova, V. M. Chernov, E. B. Machneva, S. I. Lazareva, T. M. Vasilyeva
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Paediatrician Publishers, LLC 2015-12-01
• Series: Pediatričeskaâ Farmakologiâ
• Subjects: adolescents; iron deficiency; iron-deficiency anemia; risk factors; growth spurt; prevalence; diet; excess weight; obesity; chronic blood loss; menstruations; compliance; iron preparations
• Online Access: https://www.pedpharma.ru/jour/article/view/1065

The article presents data on prevalence structure and causes of iron-deficiency conditions (IDC) in adolescents. The authors describe both literature data and the findings of their own study in the adolescents (n = 337) studying at Moscow comprehensive schools. Iron- deficiency anemia was revealed in 5.3% of the examined adolescents, latent iron deficiency — in 17%; vast majority of the last were females. The authors also determined the most common causes of IDC development in adolescents: growth spurt (according to the anamnesis), a source of chronic blood loss (prolonged and abundant menstruations [in girls], frequent nasal bleeding), vegetarianism, intense physical activity, diet compliance, excess weight, and obesity.