Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Lucknow Study Finds 89% Anemia in Girls Aged 12-15
A study in Lucknow found that almost 9 out of 10 girls between 12 and 15 years old have anemia.
This is because they eat a lot of junk food and not enough healthy foods like spinach, lentils, and fruits.
Anemia makes them feel tired and weak.
The doctors say that even though most girls know about anemia, they are not changing their eating habits.
Eating more iron-rich foods can help prevent anemia.
89% of girls aged 12-15 in Lucknow were found to be anemic.
Poor diet, particularly high junk food consumption, is the primary cause.
Only 25% of girls eat green leafy vegetables daily, and 16% consume vitamin C-rich foods.
74% of girls are aware of anemia but do not change their diet.
Long-term effects of anemia include stunted growth, weakened immunity, and increased risk of obesity and heart disease.
- Who
- Girls aged 12 to 15 in Lucknow
- What
- 89% found to be anemic due to poor diet
- When
- Study conducted and reported on December 23, 2025
- Where
- Lucknow, India
- Why
- Poor diet, lack of iron-rich foods, and high junk food consumption
- Study Conducted By
- King George’s Medical University, Lucknow
- Age Group Studied
- 12 to 15 years
- Percentage of Anemic Girls
- 89%
- Common Cause of Anemia
- Iron deficiency
- Primary Diet Issue
- Junk food consumption
- Key Nutrient Deficiency
- Vitamin C
- Awareness Level
- 74% aware of anemia
- Recommended Foods
- Spinach, sweet potatoes, peas, broccoli, tofu, lentils, strawberries, watermelon, raisins, dates, figs