Non-Fatal Health Outcomes of Dietary Iron Deficiency Anemia in Eastern Sub-saharan Africa, From 1990 to 2023.

INTRODUCTION

Anemia is a global public health concern. This study aimed to analyze the non-fatal health outcomes of dietary iron deficiency anemia in ESSA from 1990 to 2023.

METHODS

Data from the Global Burden of Diseases 2023 study was used to estimate the non-fatal health outcomes of dietary iron deficiency anemia.

RESULTS

In 2023, the age-standardized prevalence and YLD rate of dietary iron deficiency anemia were 26899 (95% UI: 23092, 31657), and 807 (95% UI: 488, 1357) in ESSA. The Prevalence and YLD rates were highest among children under five years, with females showing higher rates across nearly all age groups. From 1990 to 2023, the age-standardized rates remained unchanged throughout the region.

CONCLUSION

Dietary iron deficiency anemia remains a public health problem in the ESSA region since 1990.