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September 10, 2025Salud Ciencia y Tecnología

Assessment of anemia prevalence, predictors, contributing factors, and knowledge among Indigenous tribes in Tamil Nadu, India

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KSK.C. SelvamKKKalpana KosalramSRM Institute of Science and TechnologyBPBala Ganesh PichamuthuSRM Institute of Science and Technology

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Community-based study finds 38% anemia prevalence among Malayali tribes, highlighting socio-demographic impacts.

Key Points

  • The study shows a 38% prevalence of anemia among the Malayali tribe, indicating a significant public health issue.
  • Logistic regression identified students and unmarried individuals as having higher odds of anemia, with a notable impact from socio-economic factors.
  • Utilizing hematological profiling in remote tribal areas can enhance diagnosis where healthcare access is limited.
  • Education and socioeconomic factors significantly influenced anemia risk, necessitating targeted public health interventions.

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Selvam et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b36054b1d3bfb60ea84ehttps://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20251906
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