The Department of Health is concerned about Isan girls with high anemia, making them weak, easily tired, dizzy, and prone to infection. If pregnant, there is a risk of death for both mother and child. affecting the fetal neural tube Encourage vitamin supplementation, folic acid, iron supplementation, recommend taking 1 tablet per week for 3 months, health zone 7, increasing access through drugstores. establishment
On February 12, Dr. Suwanchai Wattana Yingcharoenchai Director-General of the Department of Health said that iron deficiency anemia problems in the reproductive age group are still found at a high rate. especially the northeastern region It is a major public health problem. because anemia affects health debilitate Tired more easily with exertion, dizziness, easier to get infected. and reduced work efficiency if severe anemia It increases the risk of maternal and infant mortality. Because women entering reproductive age and having menstruation will lose menstrual iron every month risk of anemia and folate which is an important nutrient for women of childbearing age
“If the body does not get enough folate will cause anemia and there is a risk of fetal neural tube defects. Anemia can be prevented by consuming fruits and vegetables. and iron-rich foods according to nutrition And supplemented with vitamin folic iron supplement only 1 tablet per week. Take it for at least three months, which is a basic benefit that the Ministry of Public Health has set,” said Dr Suwanchai.
Dr. Chatree Methatharathip, director of the 7th Khon Kaen Health Center, said that on February 11, There is a campaign for beautiful skin project, clear cheeks, Khon Kaen Thai women, red cheeks to create awareness of iron deficiency anemia prevention among women of childbearing age. Encourage women of childbearing age to access benefits under the health insurance system as well as for women of childbearing age to prepare for pregnancy promote mother’s health to be healthy ready to give birth to a healthy child developmental maturity and grow up to be a quality adult by receiving cooperation from many sectors both the public and private sectors in supporting the activities and promote health and prevent disease Increase public access to ferrofolic drugs through 7-Eleven pharmacies and general pharmacies in the 7th Health Area. To be a welfare and to solve anemia problems in women of childbearing age It is considered an integrated approach to health promotion and prevention of disease. and as a model for other agencies
Mr. Boonrit Panichrungruang Deputy Mayor of Khon Kaen said the policy to prevent iron deficiency anemia in Khon Kaen municipality. Actions were taken to cover all demographic groups. Serves to support both budget, location, personnel and others. In addition, collaborating with health network partners at all levels, implementing three main measures are: Measure 1 Promote the consumption of foods rich in iron and folate; Measure 2: Anemia screening; and Measure. 3. Prophylactic iron supplementation of iron deficiency anemia for the population. The promotion of access to medicines among women of childbearing age The municipality will continue to set a policy to cover women of childbearing age from 13 to 45 years of age.
