The Relationship Between BMI and Anemia Incidence in Adolescents at the Libano Community Health Center
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https://doi.org/10.59680/medika.v3i2.2321Keywords:
Adolescents, Anemia, Body Mass Index, Health Care, Nutritional StatusAbstract
Background: Anemia in adolescents is a public health problem that remains high and is influenced by various factors, including nutritional status. Body Mass Index (BMI) as an indicator of nutritional status is thought to be related to the incidence of anemia, but previous studies have shown varying results. Objective: This study aims to analyze the relationship between BMI and the incidence of anemia in adolescents in the working area of the Libano Community Health Center. Methods: This study used an analytical observational design with a cross-sectional approach. The study subjects were adolescents aged 10–19 years who met the inclusion criteria. BMI data were obtained through weight and height measurements, while the incidence of anemia was determined based on hemoglobin level tests. Data analysis was performed using univariate and bivariate analysis using the Chi-square test. Results: Of the 120 adolescents studied, the prevalence of anemia was 34.2%. The results of the analysis showed a significant relationship between BMI and the incidence of anemia (p < 0.05), with the highest proportion of anemia in adolescents with thin nutritional status. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between BMI and the incidence of anemia in adolescents. These results highlight the importance of anemia screening that considers overall nutritional status at the primary health care level.
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