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    Effectiveness of the time of consumption of food supplements with iron in the prevention of anemia in children under 5 years of age.
    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2018-07-08) Vasconsuelo Acuña, Yannet Magaly; Vivanco Huarcaya, Yanet; Bonilla Asalde, César Antonio
    Objective: Analyze the evidence regarding the effectiveness of the consumption time of iron-containing dietary supplements of 6 months or less in preventing anemia in children under 5 years old. Methodology: Systematic observational and retrospective review, the search was limited to full-text articles, and they were analyzed after a critical reading. Ten articles from the years 2009 to 2017 were selected; randomized clinical trials, quasi-experimental, and cross-sectional studies were included to evaluate the reduction in the incidence of anemia with iron-containing dietary supplements. Results: Ten articles were selected, which show improvements in hemoglobin levels during different supplementation periods, demonstrating a decrease in the prevalence of anemia. Conclusions: The studies executed show a better increase in hemoglobin levels within a 6-month period. It is inferred that longer durations result in lower adherence to the product, making it difficult to comply with the recommended regimen. Similarly, it is challenging to monitor the child’s supplementation by health staff due to the prolonged duration; and finally, it is associated with dropout rates in children, causing the prevalence of anemia to remain unchanged.