Summary:
Objective: To find out the reference level of haemoglobin
and other haematological parameters(PCV, MCV, MCH,
MCHC, S. Iron and S. Ferritin) of the children of Northern
area of Bangladesh and to see the relation of socio
demographic features and other haematological parameters
with haemoglobin level.
Methodology: Observational cross sectional study.
Setting: Outpatient department of Rangpur Medical College
and outpatient department of eight Upozilla Health
Complexes of northern Bangladesh.
Patients:300 clinically healthy 1yr. to 14yr. age children.
Outcome measures: Mean Hb. level in age groups and
influence of sex, age, economic status, parental education,
nutrition and serum iron on level of Hb. PCV, MCV, MCH,
MCHC, S. Iron and S. Ferritin was estimated to see the
confounders and if they are affecting Hb. level significantly.