Adolescent anemia is a significant public health issue in Ghana's Far North Region, with high prevalence rates among adolescent girls. A randomized controlled trial was conducted across ten schools, with baseline and follow-up data collected using validated dietary assessment tools and blood tests for hemoglobin measurement. Participants received fortified foods and educational sessions on nutrition and hygiene practices. Fortified food supplementation led to a statistically significant increase in mean hemoglobin levels by approximately 10% (95% CI: 7%-13%) compared to the control group, indicating substantial improvements in anemia status among adolescent girls. The school-based nutrition interventions demonstrated promising results in reducing adolescent anemia. Further research is warranted to explore long-term sustainability and cost-effectiveness of these approaches. Policy makers should prioritise funding for such intervention programmes, emphasising the importance of dietary diversification and regular health screenings within schools. Treatment effect was estimated with logit (pᵢ) =₀+^ Xᵢ, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.
Freddy Annan (Sun,) studied this question.