Intake of selected nutrients by members from households from low and middle-low economic class. Prevalence of anaemia among selected groups in Jakarta A number of studies were carried out to investigate the problem of nutritional anaemia. In Table 4, an overview is given of the prevalence of anaemia among investigated groups in urban Jakarta. From Table 4 it can be concluded that anaemia was present among all investigated groups. Although these subjects were not representative for the population of Jakarta, it can be assumed that anaemia is a nutritional problem of importance among the urban population.
Vulnerable groups are under-fives, adolescent girls, and women in the reproductive age group.
Micronutrient status of lactating mothers Subjects in this study were 101 women in the first 6 months of lactation. The subjects were selected with the help of local health care staff. Samples consisted of the full milk content of one breast and 10mL venous blood, collected between 9.00 - 11.00 am. Prevalence of anaemia among urban population groups. No significant relationship existed between serum retinol and haemoglobin concentration.