Trends and inequalities in anaemia prevalence among children aged 6–59 months in Ghana, 2003–2022

The decline in anaemia prevalence among children aged 6-59 months in Ghana, reflects substantial progress; however, notable inequalities persist across age, economic status, education, place of residence, and region. To address these disparities, strategies such as enhancing access to healthcare services in underserved regions, implementing community education programs to raise awareness about nutrition and health, and promoting economic empowerment initiatives can be effective. Additionally, community education can play a crucial role in offsetting the effects of low household education levels, fostering a more informed population that can advocate for better health practices and policies. By addressing these key areas, we can work towards reducing anaemia prevalence and improving child health outcomes across all populations in Ghana.

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International Journal for Equity in Health
Published
2024-11-08
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-024-02315-z
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8
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Iron Metabolism and Disorders
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Trends and inequalities in anaemia prevalence among children aged 6–59 months in Ghana, 2003–2022

Florence Gyembuzie Wongnaah, Camilla Bangura, Augustus Osborne, Khadijat Adeleye
8 citations
International Journal for Equity in Health
Iron Metabolism and Disorders
3.64
article

Trends and inequalities in anaemia prevalence among children aged 6–59 months in Ghana, 2003–2022

Florence Gyembuzie Wongnaah, Camilla Bangura, Augustus Osborne, Khadijat Adeleye
article en
8 citations

Abstract

The decline in anaemia prevalence among children aged 6-59 months in Ghana, reflects substantial progress; however, notable inequalities persist across age, economic status, education, place of residence, and region. To address these disparities, strategies such as enhancing access to healthcare services in underserved regions, implementing community education programs to raise awareness about nutrition and health, and promoting economic empowerment initiatives can be effective. Additionally, community education can play a crucial role in offsetting the effects of low household education levels, fostering a more informed population that can advocate for better health practices and policies. By addressing these key areas, we can work towards reducing anaemia prevalence and improving child health outcomes across all populations in Ghana.

International Journal for Equity in HealthVol. 23(1)
Njala University (SL), University of Massachusetts Amherst (US), Karolinska Institutet (SE)
World Health Organization
No poverty
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Iron Metabolism and Disorders
3.64
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