Bahrain Women Health Information
Reported, December 15, 2011
In Bahrain the lifetime average number of children per women is 2 compared with 2 in the UK.
No data are available on contraceptive use in this country.
76% of women aged 5069 years have undergone a breast examination or mammography compared to 75% in the UK and 83% of women aged 2069 years have undergone cervical cancer screening compared to 70% in the UK.
There is a high risk of anaemia in people from this country. Be alert to this possibility in recently arrived migrants, particularly for women and pre-school children, and test as clinically indicated.
Consider vitamin D deficiency in individuals who may be at risk as a result of their diet, skin colour or lack of sun exposure.
Anaemia
There is a high risk of anaemia in people from this country (estimated prevalence in non-pregnant women >40%). Be alert to this possibility in recently arrived migrants, particularly for women and pre-school children, and test as clinically indicated.
Vitamin D deficiency
Sunlight is the major source of vitamin D and dark skinned individuals or those who for cultural or religious reasons cover their whole bodies when outdoors are at risk of deficiency, as are those whose diets (vegetarian/vegan) do not contain an adequate vitamin D supply.
Iodine deficiency
People from this country may be at risk of iodine induced hyperthyroidism due to excessive intake.
Screen all new entrants (including children) from this country for TB.
This country has an intermediate prevalence of hepatitis B. Consider screening for hepatitis B, particularly among those who have recently arrived.
This country has a considerably higher prevalence of hepatitis C than the UK. Consider screening for hepatitis C.
Ensure all patients are up to date with the UK immunisation schedule.
There is a high risk of anaemia in people from this country. Be alert to this possibility in recently arrived migrants, particularly for women and pre-school children, and test as clinically indicated.
Consider vitamin D deficiency in individuals who may be at risk as a result of their diet, skin colour or lack of sun exposure.