Anemia is defined as a reduction in hemoglobin concentration (Hb), hematocrit value (Ht) or number of red blood cells (RBCs) below the reference interval for healthy individuals of similar age, sex and race under similar environmental conditions. It is one of the most serious and common nutritional deficiency disorders of public health concern in both developing and developed countries affecting all age groups. The under-five age group is at great risk of having anemia. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common type of anemia encountered among the under-five children. Egypt's vision 2030 aims to reduce under five year anemia rates from around 27% in 2014 to 15% in 2030. According to the WHO, in 2019, global anaemia prevalence was 39.8% in children aged six to 59 months.
Aim of the Work
The current study was conducted to study the prevalence and risk factors of nutritional anemia among the under five years children in EL Agamy district, investigate the existence of parasitic infestation among them and to reveal the sociodemographic, health and mothers' obstetric information that may contribute to anemia among the studied children.