Mamosai Zewar* and Sourabh Chakraborty
Background: Anemia is a silent global pandemic that has persuaded people worldwide that it has indeed affected socio-economic living and the health of people. It has had cascading and predominant effects as it has swept the future health and productivity of the active population in this world. It has equally affected both genders, and it has stronger implications for any economy if it affects women. Method: Secondary data on Afghan nutrition were gathered for this study from various published government and international reports. These reports were collected in 2018, 2019, and 2020 only. At the first level, demographic analysis and its impact were assessed, and at the second level, objective-based analysis was conducted. Result: Obesity increased by 59% in 30-year-old women, with a 40% prevalence of anemia in women. It was highest in non-pregnant women and slightly decreased in pregnant women. There was a strong association between anemia and no education, living in households with a size of 6 or more than 6, with no use of contraceptives, and residing in rural areas, with menstrual flow and anemia. 94% were anemic, those having tea or coffee with meals, and 90% were anemic, those eating less than three times per day. 84% were anemic among women with dietary habits such as avoiding food during pregnancy, craving for non-food substances, and inadequate women’s dietary diversity. Conclusion: The Afghan government should provide a health intervention strategy for women at a younger age
