Distribution, socioeconomic inequalities and contributing factors of anaemia prevalence across wealth index among Indian adolescent girls: multivariate decomposition analysis of nationally representative survey - Report - MDSpire
Prevalence of Anaemia in Indian Adolescent Girls: Analyzing Socioeconomic Disparities
Overview
This study examines the prevalence of anaemia among Indian adolescent girls, highlighting urban-rural disparities and key determinants such as socioeconomic status, region, caste, healthcare access, and dietary factors.
Background
Anaemia is a critical public health issue, particularly affecting women and children. In India, adolescent girls face unique vulnerabilities that can impact their educational and reproductive outcomes. Understanding the prevalence and determinants of anaemia is essential.
Data Highlights
Setting
Anaemia Prevalence
95% Confidence Interval
Rural
60.2%
59.9 to 60.5%
Urban
56.6%
56.0 to 57.3%
Key Findings
Anaemia prevalence in Indian adolescent girls aged 15–19 years is 59.1%.
Rural girls have a higher prevalence (60.2%) compared to urban girls (56.6%).
Wealth index accounts for 52.4% of the urban-rural anaemia gap.
Other contributing factors include region (21.7%), caste (17.3%), healthcare access (12.6%), and fruit intake (8.2%).
Media exposure negatively contributed to the urban-rural disparity in anaemia.
Clinical Implications
Addressing anaemia in adolescent girls requires multifaceted interventions focusing on socioeconomic factors, dietary improvements, and healthcare access. Policymakers should prioritize targeted strategies to reduce disparities between urban and rural populations.
Conclusion
The findings indicate a significant prevalence of anaemia among Indian adolescent girls, particularly in rural areas, with various socioeconomic and dietary factors contributing to the observed disparities.
