EPIDEMIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS AND MAJOR RISK FACTORS OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA MORBIDITY AMONG SCHOOLCHILDREN IN THE FERGANA VALLEY
Abstract
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common diet-related disorder among school-aged children, negatively affecting their physical development, intellectual potential, and academic performance. In recent years, the increasing prevalence of micronutrient deficiency–related conditions in the pediatric population has necessitated strengthened epidemiological monitoring. The high population density, dietary patterns, and socio-economic characteristics of the Fergana Valley make the in-depth study of IDA prevalence particularly relevant.


