Prevalence of Anaemia and Its Association with Iron Status Among Female Dental Students

Introduction

Anaemia continues to be a major health problem world wide , particularly among females of reproductive age in developed and developing countries. It is a condition that affects an estimated 2.36 billion individuals globally. Anaemia, even when mild to moderate, affects the sense of well-being resulting in fatigue, stress, and impair cognitive and physical development along with an increased mortality rate.

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