- Original Article
- Hematology
- Changes in the prevalence of anemia in Korean adolescents, 1998–2018
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Jun Young An, Yoo Rha Hong, Seom Gim Kong
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2021;64(2):86-92. Published online November 16, 2020
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Question: Over the past 21 years, has the prevalence of anemia decreased among Korean adolescents?
Finding: The prevalence of anemia in boys aged 10–18 years decreased from 3.0% to 0.5% over the study period, whereas that in girls did not change significantly over time (increased from 7.9% to 8.5%).
Meaning: The prevalence of anemia in female adolescents remains high, requiring attention and efforts to improve it. |
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