Anaemia prevalence among women of reproductive age in Uruguay 2012-2019
In Uruguay, anaemia prevalence among women of reproductive age showed an increasing trend between 2012 and 2019. The highest percentage of women aged between 15 and 49 years with anaemia was observed in 2019 when prevalence of the disease reached 15 percent, an increase of approximately 1.8 percentage points compared to 2012. Anaemia is a blood disorder which indicates poor nutrition and health.