Medidas de control, prevención y tratamiento de anemia ferropénica en niños menores de 5 años

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: iron deficiency is the consequence of poor nutrition, preschool children are among the most affected groups or groups at risk for iron deficiency anemia in both industrialized countries and developing countries. There are preventive measures within which are: the umbilical cord cañeo at the right time, exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months, the intake of iron-fortified foods and prevention plans of the Ministry of Public Health. In children under 5 years of age, iron-fortified nutrition is considered in addition to education to the community for learning those foods that contain iron in greater quantity and help its absorption and to differentiate those foods that contain iron in a lesser proportion and decrease the bioavailability of iron. For optimal treatment, the main cause of anemia should be sought by making a good anamnesis (without neglecting socio-economic and cultural conditions). Physical examination and determine if the existing pathology is of absolute or relative type to seek the respective treatment. OBJECTIVE: To establish control, prevention and treatment measures for iron deficiency anemia in children under 5 years of age. METHODOLOGY: Bibliographic research was carried out based on scientific articles and journals of greater scientific impact. CONCLUSION: if risk factors are considered in preschool children, opportune uptake can be made to make a diagnosis and timely treatment of iron deficiency anemia.