Factors associated with prevalence of Anaemia among the general population in Arusha municipality
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University of Dar es Salaam
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A cross-sectional, community based health survey was conducted in an urban population of Arusha Municipality between mid June to August, 1993. The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with prevalence of anaemia among the general population. A total of 1074 subjects, aged between 6 months to 84 years were investigated. A multi-stage sampling method was used and house to house interview using a questionnaire was conducted. The data was analysed by SPSS programme. Results showed that the overall prevalence of anaemia was according to WHO cut-off point. The different physiologic groups was 52% 6 months to 6 years old (Hb
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Kipuyo, E.L (1993) Factors associated with prevalence of Anaemia among the general population in Arusha municipality,Masters dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam. Available at (http://41.86.178.3/internetserver3.1.2/detail.aspx?parentpriref= )