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September 5, 2025International Journal of Community Medicine and Public HealthOpen Access

A cross-sectional study on BMI, anemia, and quality of life in children with sickle cell disease

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SCShrinal Raghunath ChavhanSPSonali PatilRLRiddhi Hanish Lalan

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Cross-sectional study examines BMI and anemia impacts on quality of life in children with sickle cell disease, suggesting targeted interventions.

Key Points

  • High rates of underweight children with sickle cell disease were found, impacting their BMI and overall health.
  • Anemia was prevalent, with about 73% experiencing moderate anemia, indicating significant hematologic challenges.
  • Emotional and social quality of life remained strong despite health challenges, with 100% children showing positive social functioning.
  • Physical health and school performance were lower, emphasizing the need for educational and nutritional support.

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Chavhan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb46a86d6d5674bccfe2d3https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20252854
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