Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency in the world and
disproportionately affects pregnant women and young children. Iron deficiency has negative …

Iron is particularly important in pregnancy and infancy to meet the high demands for
hematopoiesis, growth and development. Much attention has been given to conditions of …

Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are prevalent among pregnant women. The
extent to which iron deficiency affects maternal and neonatal health is uncertain. Existing …

The WHO estimates that 41% of women and 27% of children suffer from anemia due to iron
deficiency. The consequences of iron deficiency anemia include suboptimal mental and …

Supplementation with iron is generally recommended during pregnancy to meet the iron
needs of both mother and fetus. When detected early in pregnancy, iron deficiency anemia …

Iron deficiency continues to be one of the most prevalent single-nutrient deficiencies in the
world. Interventions are often designed to prevent the decrease in hemoglobin concentration …

Iron is a key nutrient and is essential for the developing fetus, neonate, infant, and child. Iron
requirements are high during early stages of life because it is critically important for the …

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) during pregnancy is associated with significant morbidity for
mothers and infants. Over 50% of pregnant women in developing countries suffer from IDA. It …

Iron deficiency with its resultant anemia is probably the most widespread micronutrient
deficiency in the world. Women who are pregnant or lactating and young children are the …

It has been nearly 15 years since the first review on pregnancy and iron deficiency was
published in Nutrition Reviews. Many unresolved issues raised in that seminal review have …