Prevalence and Correlation of Red Blood Cell Indices and Iron Deficiency Anemia among Patients Tested at Masvingo Provincial Hospital, Zimbabwe

Iron deficiency anemia is a significant public health concern, particularly in developing countries.It affects a significant proportion of the population.This study assessed the prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia among patients at Masvingo Provincial Hospital from January 2024 to August 2024.The study also analyzed the correlation between Red Blood Cell indices and the diagnosis of Iron deficiency anemia.The study used a cross sectional designed which involved examining patient records of patients who were tested for Full blood Count at Masvingo Provincial Hospital.The study used the established criteria.A total of 97 patients were included in the study with data