May 1, 2025

Association between Anemia and Stunting among Children with Congenital Heart Disease: A Retrospective Study

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Retrospective study shows anemia significantly associates with stunting and pulmonary hypertension in CHD children.

Stunting occurs in 25.6% of children with congenital heart disease, and it is notably linked to anemia.
Anemia was found in 81.2% of stunted children with congenital heart disease, indicating a critical health risk.
The study used a cross-sectional design assessing children aged 1–60 months at a pediatric cardiology clinic in Bali, Indonesia.
Findings highlight the need for early detection and intervention to prevent stunting and improve quality of life in affected children.

Budiputri et al. (2025) studied this question.

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