Relación entre anemia y composición corporal en niños de 5 a 9 años con parasitosis del Centro de Salud Satelital en Tena, 2017.

Abstract

The objective of the research work was to Relate anemia and body composition in children aged 5 to 9 years with parasitism of the Satellite Health Center, Tena City, 2017. Lack of iron in the body usually causes anemia that can have serious consequences if left untreated, this is more frequent in developing countries one of the causes are parasitic infections. The study led was a detailed cross-section analysis a 109 children´s teacher, the data were analyzed in Anthro programs version 3.2.2, Anthro Plus version 1.0.4 and JMP 11 (SW). The prevalence of anemia was 78%, 5 types of parasites were found, 36% of Giardia Lamblia, 26% of Ascaris Lonbricoides, 17% Entamoeba Histolytica, 13% Entamoeba Coli, and 8% of Taenia Saginata, the prevalence acute malnutrition was 34%, chronic malnutrition 40%, global malnutrition 15%, 39% had low fat percentage, 59% showed decreased protein reserves, 99 of the children had no cardio metabolic risk. In conclusion, anemia is related to body composition due to the presence of intestinal parasites. It is recommended to take preventive measures and perform semiannual nutritional, clinical and laboratory controls.