ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of alcohol consumption on haemoglobin levels among non-pregnant reproductive age women using national representative data. RESULT: In the current analysis, a total of 13 436 non-pregnant women were included. There was a significant negative association between anaemia and respondents’ history and frequency of alcohol consumption in the pooled sample. CONCLUSION: This study showed that nearly a quarter of non-pregnant women in Ethiopia were found to be anaemic. Further cohort or experimental studies are therefore needed to further assess the relationship between alcohol consumption and haemoglobin level among Ethiopian populations.

Source: Ethiopian News February 22, 2022 20:21 UTC