A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE OF ANEMIA IN HEALTHY SCHOOL AGE POPULATION IN LAHORE

Objective: The aim of our study was to determine the prevalence of anemia in Healthy school age population in Lahore. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: We conducted this study at Pediatric Medicine department Mayo Hospital Lahore for the duration of six months from December, 2019 to May, 2020. Methodology: A total of 120 children were enrolled in the study fulfilling the inclusion/exclusion criteria presenting to Pediatric Medicine department Mayo Hospital Lahore. We used non probability purposive sampling technique. After obtaining an informed written consent of the parents/guardians of the children, the data was included in the study. EDTA treated tubes were used to collect the blood samples and transported on ice. Complete Blood Count examination was carried out. According to WHO guidelines, a hemoglobin (Hb) value