Iron deficiency and anemia affect a substantial portion of the world's population, provoking
severe health problems to the people suffering these conditions, as well as important …

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrition disorders worldwide, affecting a large
proportion of children and women in the developing world. In addition, iron deficiency is …

The earliest studies of food iron absorption employing biosynthetically incorporated
radioisotopes were published in the 1950s. Wheat flour has been fortified with iron in …

The widespread occurrence of iron deficiency in developing countries is now well
documented. Its high prevalence in these countries is attributable not only to the poor …

Iron deficiency remains one of the main nutritional disorders worldwide and low iron intake
and/or bioavailability are currently the major causes of anemia. To fight this public health …

This paper provides a synopsis of the experience in combating iron deficiency in
industrialized countries and identifies the reasons for the considerable success and future …

The prevalence and causes of nutritional iron deficiency anemia. Food and Agriculture
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Iron deficiency remains the largest nutritional deficiency worldwide and the main cause of
anaemia. Severe iron deficiency leads to anaemia known as iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) …

Anaemia is associated with increased perinatal mortality, increased child morbidity and
mortality, behavioural changes and impaired mental development, decreased work …

Iron deficiency is one of the commonest worldwide nutritional disorders and anemia is a
frequent manifestation of its presence. Children and menstruating women are most …