Clinical profile of moderate and severe anemia cases complicating pregnancy of gestational age 28 weeks and above

In India, data from the National Family Health Survey 1998/1999 (International Institute of Population Sciences and ORC Macro 2000) on anemia women reproductive age describe that more than one third Indian have a body mass index (BMI) <18.5 kg/m2, reflecting chronic energy micronutrient deficit. The prevalence among all in sample was 52%. Of these, 15% these are classified as moderately anemic 2% severely anemic. A pre-structured interview schedule used to collect information age, educational qualification, socio-economic status, dietary history, occupation, detailed medical history. complete clinical examination done. Clinical evidence fetal growth restriction assessment liquor previous records hemoglobin value, obstetric reports ultrasound scan reviewed. There were 42.9% primigravida, 40% second gravida, 5.7% fourth gravida. 2 caesarean 1 two caesarean. Two study subjects had abortion. Among there 48% with moderate anemia, 36% severe no statistically significant difference between incidence primagavidaa multigravida.