Iron Deficiency Is the Strongest Predictor of Anemia in Indian Adolescents Aged 10–19 years: Evidence from the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey

摘要

Anemia has been a severe public health problem in India for decades, owing to its multifactorial etiology. Large surveys investigating causal factors of anemia in both male and female adolescents 10–19 years have not been available, thus our understanding of optimal interventions has been limited. Using data from a recent national micronutrient survey, our aims were to 1) describe the prevalence of anemia and micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs) in Indian adolescents and 2) examine risk factors of anemia in this population.