Folate deficiency is associated with nutritional anaemia in Lebanese women of childbearing age

摘要

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to identify the determinants of anaemia in Lebanese women of childbearing age attending health centres in Lebanon.DesignCross-sectional study carried out between May and December 2003. Anthropometric measurements as well as sociodemographic, health and dietary intake data were collected using a questionnaire. Haemoglobin (Hb), plasma ferritin, plasma folate and vitamin B12 were assessed using standard laboratory methods.SettingGovernmental health centres in Lebanon.SubjectsFour hundred and seventy non-pregnant Lebanese women aged 15a€“45 years.ResultsAnaemia (Hb