Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia among Children in Habanyia City, Iraq

Key Points

• The study aims to determine the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia among children in Habanyia City, Iraq.
• Cross-sectional study design
• Assessment of hemoglobin and iron levels in children's blood samples
• Analysis of demographic data to identify risk factors
• A significant percentage of children were found to be anemic
• Iron deficiency was identified as a major nutritional issue
• Certain demographics, such as dietary habits, were associated with higher prevalence rates