Baseline Anthropometric Assessment and Haemogblobin Studies of School-Aged Pupils in Agaie, L.g.a, Niger State
Student: Susan Oluwakemi Asaju (Project, 2025)
Department of Science Laboratory Technology
Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State
Abstract
This study investigates the health status of 42 school-aged children in Agaie, Niger State, Nigeria, through an assessment of anthropometric measurements (height, weight, BMI) and haemoglobin levels. Malnutrition and anaemia, common issues in this population, are explored using BMI, while haemoglobin levels assess iron deficiency and anaemia prevalence. Socioeconomic and environmental factors are considered as they influence dietary intake and health outcomes. Results reveal a high prevalence of under-weight of 71.4% and anaemia of 54.8% among the children, underscoring the need for targeted nutritional interventions and health programs. Recommendations include implementing school-based feeding programs, nutritional supplementation, and educational initiatives on balanced diets to improve children's health and development
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- HASSAN USMAN KATSINA POLYTECHNIC (NCE), KATSINA, KATSINA STATE 4
- Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina, Katsina State 5
- Heritage Polytechnic, Ikot Udota, Akwa Ibom State 46
- Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure, Jigawa State 8
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State 24
- Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, Edo State 2
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State 8
- Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Owerri, Imo State 2
- Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State 45
- Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State 11