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Predictors of combined overweight and iron deficiency or anemia in Colombian women of reproductive age
Author(s) -
Kordas Katarzyna,
Centeno Zulma Yanira Fonseca,
Pachon Helena,
Soto Ana Zulema Jimenez
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.32.5
There is evidence of overweight and micronutrient deficiencies in the same individuals. We examined the relationship between weight and iron status in non‐pregnant women of reproductive age using 2005 National Survey of the Nutrition Situation in Colombia (n=3,390). Prevalence of overweight (13–17y: BMI‐age >85%, 18–49y: BMI >25.0 kg/m2), iron deficiency (ID, serum ferritin <12.0 μg/L), and anemia (Hb <12 g/dL) was 40.1%, 15.8% and 34.4%, respectively. Overweight with ID or anemia was 5.7% and 12.6%, respectively. Increasing age was associated with higher likelihood of overweight/ID. Women with post‐secondary education and those with rural residence were less likely to have overweight/ID. Increasing age of the woman or higher age of the head of household (HH, >40 y) was associated with higher likelihood of overweight/anemia. Post‐secondary education, rural residence, and living in a region other than the Atlantic were related to lower likelihood of overweight/anemia. There is evidence of combined overweight and ID/anemia in Colombian women and several factors influence this dual condition. This has implications for nutrition programs, particularly for adults. Funding: PSU.