Conclusions
anemia
ANEMIA
The factors found to be associated with anemia among adolescents in Zanzibar align well with factors associated with anemia among pregnant and non-pregnant women of reproductive age across many LMICs, as well as factors associated with anemia among adolescents in similar low- and middle-income country contexts. The identification of these factors highlights the importance of comprehensive programs that address both dietary and environmental (water, sanitation and hygiene) factors, and that aim to bolster household wealth and socioeconomic status to improve household and dietary conditions. In addition, adolescent males should not be overlooked in programming, given their important burden of anemia. This evidence should be used urgently to guide policy and programs aimed at lowering the high burden of anemia found among adolescents in Zanzibar.