Incidence of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Toddlers

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The frequency of iron deficiency anemia was extensively studied in infants on the first year of life. There is not enough information about the frequency of iron deficiency during the second and third years of life. In a previous study performed in Israel and published in Pediatrics 2006 the incidence of anemia does not decrease towards age 18 months. Then there is reasonable to study the iron deficiency frequency beyond this age.

Detailed Description
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The purpose of this study is to analyze the frequency of Iron deficiency anemia in a group of 400 toddles from age 18 months to 36 months. Two groups of children will be included, 200 children from Jewish origin and 200 from non Jewish origin, mostly Arabs. A questionnaire that included demographic characteristics, nutrition and iron supplementation in the first year, growth status, and laboratory results will be filled for each patient. The laboratory analysis will include complete blood count and serum ferritin analysis. Children that were previously diagnosed suffering from iron deficiency, children suffering from chronic diseases or were born premature will not be included in the study.

Official Title
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Incidence of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Toddlers

Conditions
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Healthy Infants

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Questionnaire filling and laboratory analysis


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Healthy children that attend the pediatric community clinics. Exclusion Criteria: Children that were previously diagnosed suffering from iron deficiency. Children suffering from chronic diseases or were born premature will not be included in the study.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Months
Maximum Age: 36 Months

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Toddlers from Jewish origin<br>Toddlers from Jewish origin aged 18 to 36 months | Other: Questionnaire filling and laboratory analysis<br>* A questionnaire that included demographic characteristics, nutrition and iron supplementation in the first year, growth status, and laboratory results will be filled for each patient. The laboratory analysis will include complete blood count and serum ferritin analysis.<br>|
| Toddlers from non Jewish origin<br>Toddlers aged 18 to 36 months belonging to non Jewish (Arab) population | Other: Questionnaire filling and laboratory analysis<br>* A questionnaire that included demographic characteristics, nutrition and iron supplementation in the first year, growth status, and laboratory results will be filled for each patient. The laboratory analysis will include complete blood count and serum ferritin analysis.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frequency of anemia (Hemoglobin below normal for age) and Iron deficiency (Low ferritin value) |  | One year | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Infants, Iron Deficiency, Anemia, Healthy infants that attend the pediatric community clinics