Objective: To investigate the relationship between specific dietary components and hemoglobin (Hb) levels, with combined red cell and reticulocyte analysis in young women with varying degrees of anemia.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a public sector university, in Karachi, Pakistan. Total 320 women aged between 18 to 25 years were enrolled. The dietary habits were evaluated by using a validated food frequency questionnaire. BMI was measured, and Hb, Mean Cell Volume, Mean Cell Hemoglobin. Red cell Diameter Width, Reticulocyte-Hemoglobin, and Immature Reticulocyte Fraction were measured by automated hematology analyzer. Peripheral blood films were examined for morphological classification of anemia. WHO classification of anemia was used to decide anemia severity.
Results: The cytometric and erythrokinetic anemia biomarkers were significantly different (p
Key words: Anemia biomarkers, cytometric and erythrokinetic, dietary habit, young women.
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