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Abstract
Anemia is a worldwide problem defined as a reduction of the red blood cell volume or hemoglobin concentration below the range of values occurring in healthy persons to meet the tissue demands for oxygen delivery . Anemia during pregnancy is defined according to WHO guidelines to be hemoglobin level below 11g/dl. Mild anemia is defined as a hemoglobin value between 10-10.9g/dl, hemoglobin concentrations between 7-9.9g/dl indicates moderate anemia and severe anemia is defined as a hemoglobin concentration < 7 g/dl . Severe anemia is of particular concern because it poses a significant health and mortality risk. Pregnant women and young children (6{u2013}24 mo of age) are the 2 groups at highest risk. Severe anemia in pregnant women is associated with an elevated risk of maternal and perinatal mortality