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Iron Deficiency Anemia in ChildrenOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a challenging health problem in pediatrics. It is the most common nutritional deficiency all over the world, mainly in developing countries. World health organization (WHO) in 2001 estimated that 30% of children aged 0-4 years and 48% of children aged 5-14 years were anemic. The etiologies of iron deficiency in children include inadequate iron intake and increased needs due to rapid growth. Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) had a remarkable adverse effect on children‟s health. Negative effects include stunted development, low immunity, decreased intelligence quotient (1Q) values, reduced capacity of physical activity, and increased fatigue. Children with mild IDA were usually asymptomatic. But in children with severe iron deficiency anemia , tachycardia and heart failure may occur. The most commonly used definitions of anemia from the center for disease control and prevention (CDC) and the world health organization (WHO), based on hemoglobin levels (< 1g /d1 below normal in infants aged 0.5-5 years: and < 1.5g/dl below normal in children aged 5-12 years) Prevention of iron deficiency anemia is an important public health issue, and many strategies are available (e.g., iron supplementation, fortification of foods, proper management of parasite infestation and dietary diversification).