Haematology/Oncology; Obstetrics and Gynaecology
A prospective study of the frequency and type of anaemia amongst poor urban parturients of Karachi was done. It was performed at 2 large teaching hospitals over the time span January to September, 1990. Out of 318 women studied, 104(32.7%) were anaemic (Hb levels <10gm/dl). The type of anaemia was assessed. Iron deficiency predominated and was seen amongst 63.5% of the anaemic population. There was an even distribution of other kinds of anaemia amongst the remainder of the population
Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
(1994). Anaemia in pregnancy - its cause in the underprivileged class of Karachi. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, 44, 90-92.
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