Results
LID prevalence was 54%. Statistical significance for the gap between
pregnancies being < 2 years was observed but not for
participant’s age, parity, income, and education. Blood film morphology
depicted statistically significant presence of hypochromic microcytic
red cells and pencil cells. RDW was significant in indicating the
presence of LID. Among those with LID, 25% had ferritin level in iron
deficiency range.