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12.12 PREVALENCE OF ANEMIA IN WOMEN<br />

The most common cause <strong>of</strong> anemia in developing countries is inadequate intake <strong>of</strong> iron,<br />

folate, vitamin B12, or other nutrients. Anemia can also result from sickle cell disease, malaria, <strong>and</strong><br />

intestinal worm infestation. Anemia may be the underlying cause <strong>of</strong> maternal mortality, spontaneous<br />

abortion, premature birth, <strong>and</strong> low birth weight. Iron <strong>and</strong> folic acid supplementation <strong>and</strong> deworming<br />

among pregnant women are important measures for reducing anemia prevalence among vulnerable<br />

groups <strong>of</strong> women. Anemia is characterized by a low level <strong>of</strong> hemoglobin in the blood. The <strong>2009</strong>-<strong>10</strong><br />

TLDHS measured hemoglobin levels to identify anemia in women.<br />

Table 12.13 Prevalence <strong>of</strong> anemia in women<br />

Percentage <strong>of</strong> women age 15-49 with anemia, by background characteristics, <strong>Timor</strong>-<strong>Leste</strong> <strong>2009</strong>-<strong>10</strong><br />

Background<br />

characteristic<br />

170 | Nutrition <strong>of</strong> Children <strong>and</strong> Women<br />

Anemia status by hemoglobin level<br />

Mild anemia Moderate anemia Severe anemia Any anemia<br />

Not pregnant <strong>10</strong>.0-11.9 g/dl 7.0-9.9 g/dl

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