Study of Growth Parameters and Effect of Serum Ferritin and Hemoglobin Levels on Physical Growth in Thalassemic Children: A Study of 100 Cases

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Growth retardation is significantly influenced by both anemia and iron overload in beta-thalassemic children.
In 100 children, stunting occurred in 26% and underweight in 13%, highlighting poor growth outcomes.
Mean hemoglobin was found to be 7.37 g/dL, while serum ferritin levels averaged at 2973.98 ng/mL.
Height-for-age was significantly associated with pre-transfusion hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels.

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Cross-sectional study shows significant growth impacts from hemoglobin and ferritin in thalassemic children, suggesting the need for optimized care.

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Cross-sectional study shows significant growth impacts from hemoglobin and ferritin in thalassemic children, suggesting the need for optimized care.