https://medrech.com/index.php/medrech <p style="text-align: justify;"><code></code><strong>Medico Research Chronicles (Medrech) ISSN No. 2394-3971</strong>, as the official journal of Medico Edge Publications, serves as a catalyst for advancing medical and health sciences. With its commitment to excellence, the journal invites diverse manuscripts that contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of medical, health science, and clinical research. Through its rigorous peer review process, open-access policy, and timely publication, Medico Research Chronicles continues to be a trusted platform for researchers and practitioners, driving innovation and shaping the future of healthcare.</p> <p>Indexed by the&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nlmcatalog/?term=Medico+Research+chronicles"><strong>United States'&nbsp;NLM Catalogue, NCBI</strong></a></p> <p><strong><a href="https://journals.indexcopernicus.com/search/details?id=31567&amp;lang=pl">Index Copernicus</a>, </strong>Medico Research Chronicles, the esteemed journal of Medico Edge Publications, has received a positive evaluation from Index Copernicus, Poland for the year 2021. With an impressive IC Value of 84.43, the journal reaffirms its position as a reputable platform for groundbreaking research in the field of medical and health sciences. This recognition underscores the journal's commitment to scientific excellence and its significant contribution to advancing healthcare knowledge. Researchers and practitioners can rely on Medico Research Chronicles as a trusted source of innovative research findings.</p> <p><strong>Academicians and Researchers interested in reviewing the article are requested to join us on Publons: <a title="Publons by Web of Science" href="https://publons.com/journal/102220/medico-research-chronicles/">https://publons.com/journal/102220/medico-research-chronicles/</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.nmc.org.in/e-gazette">Click Here </a></strong>for the notification details.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Medico Edge Publications en-US Medico Research Chronicles 2394-3971 https://medrech.com/index.php/medrech/article/view/741 <p><strong>B</strong><strong>ackground:</strong> Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) remains a major health concern in developing countries like India, significantly contributing to pediatric morbidity and mortality. Children with SAM are particularly vulnerable to infections and anemia due to impaired immune response and nutritional deficiencies. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and severity of anemia in children under 60 months diagnosed with SAM.</p> <p><strong>Method:</strong> A cross-sectional study was conducted over 11 months at Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences DU, Loni involving 48 children with SAM. Detailed demographic profiles and medical histories were collected using a predesigned proforma. Anthropometric measurements and laboratory investigations, including hemoglobin, serum iron, ferritin, folate, and vitamin B12 levels, were performed. Anemia was classified based on hemoglobin levels into mild, moderate, and severe categories.</p> <p><strong>Results: </strong>Results revealed that 37 (77.1%) children were anemic, with 9 (24.3%) having mild anemia, 25 (67.6%) moderate anemia, and 3 (8.1%) severe anemia. Low serum iron levels were identified in 21 (43.8%) children, with a higher prevalence in females. Abnormal ferritin levels were observed in 24 (50%), folate deficiency in 15 (31.3%), and vitamin B12 deficiency in 29 (60.4%) children.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Addressing anemia in children with SAM requires early interventions, starting with maternal nutrition during pregnancy and promoting exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. Continued breastfeeding, appropriate complementary feeding, and caregiver education during routine child health visits are essential. Preventing, detecting, and managing anemia in children with SAM can significantly reduce associated morbidity and mortality.</p> Dr Chinmaya G S Dr Bhushan A Deo Dr Jayashree Jadhav Copyright (c) 2025 Dr Chinmaya G S, Dr Bhushan A Deo, Dr Jayashree Jadhav 2025-01-04 2025-01-04 12 1 01 09 10.26838/MEDRECH.2024.12.1.755