Prevalence and associated factors of anemia among adult male patients at Security Forces Hospital in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Abstract Background Anemia in adult males is an underrecognized condition that may reflect nutritional deficiencies, chronic disease, or inflammation. Data on the prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among adult males attending healthcare facilities in Saudi Arabia remain limited. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of anemia and identify associated demographic, lifestyle, and clinical factors among adult male patients at a Security Forces Hospital. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 568 adult male patients aged ≥18 years. Blood samples were analyzed using automated hematology analyzers to assess blood count parameters. Anemia was defined according to World Health Organization criteria as hemoglobin
Fields of Study & Subjects
Iron Metabolism and Disorders
Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment
Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Revista română de medicină de laborator
- Publisher
- Walter de Gruyter GmbH
- Volume
- 34
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 119–128
- Publication date
- 1 April 2026
- Language
- EN