Estimation of Hemoglobin Level among Different Age Groups in SBK Women's University Quetta

2 Abstract: Deficiency of hemoglobin in red blood cells causes Anemia which is one of the most common health issues of the planet.Most common class of anemia is Iron Deficiency Anemia in which the iron content is fewer. Anemia mainly occurs in women. Taking this in to consideration estimation of hemoglobin level among different age groups of students and faculty in SBK Women's University Quetta Pakistan was carried out. Blood samples from 212 women of different age groups (17-50 years) were collected and analyzed using Cyanme the moglobin method. To see the impact of nutrition on hemoglobin, information from students and staff, were gathered through a Questionnaire. The results revealed that 0.47% had severe anemia while 14.62% had moderate and 45.75% had mild anemia. The remaining had normal values of hemoglobin. The age groups below 20 years and above 45 years were found to be most affected by anemia. Fewer intakes of fruits, vegetables and meatsarethe main cause of anemia, while some anemic patients had heavy bleeding in menstruation and a few had gastrointestinal diseases.