Iron deficiency anemia in reproductive age women: A survey study of district Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the foremost health issues among women of reproductive age. The study highlights to assess the level of awareness about the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of IDA among women of reproductive age in district Bahawalpur, province Punjab, Pakistan. A randomized study was conducted by using a self-designed standardized questionnaire disseminated to the hostels of female residents and homes in the immediate vicinity of Islamia University Bahawalpur.