Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anaemia Among School Children in Kenitra, Northwest of Morocco.

Iron deficiency anaemia is an important health problem in Morocco. This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of anaemia among school children in Kenitra. The sample represents school children of all educational levels and age ranged between 6-15 years.

Risk factors of anaemia among rural school children in Kenitra, Morocco.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of anaemia and factors associated with iron deficiency among school children in rural Kenitra, Morocco.

Methods: 295 students between 6 and 16 years old composed the study group. The level of haemoglobin was measured in a group of 295 school children.