title: A study of anemia among adolescent females in the urban area of nagpur.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To estimate the prevalence of anemia among adolescent females and to study the socio-demographic factors associated with anemia.
  
  
  METHODS
  A cross-sectional survey was conducted in an urban area under Urban Health Training Center, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur. A total of 296 adolescent females (10-19 years old) were included in this study. The study took place from October 2002 to March 2003 (6 months). Statistical analyses were done using percentage, standard error of proportion, Chi-square test, and Student's 't' test.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The prevalence of anemia was found to be 35.1%. A significant association of anemia was found with socio-economic status and literacy status of parents. Mean height and weight of subjects with anemia was significantly less than subjects without anemia.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A high prevalence of anemia among adolescent females was found, which was higher in the lower socio-economic strata and among those whose parents were less educated. It was seen that anemia affects the overall nutritional status of adolescent females.
authors.affiliation: Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Sanjeev M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Chaudhary
authors.forename: Vasant R
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Dhage