title: [Iron deficiency in children: metabolic and pathogenic aspects. I].
abstract: Iron deficiency is the most commonly recognized form of nutritional deficiency in the world. In recent years, iron metabolism have became better defined and the physiopathology and pathogenesis of the disease have been better understood. In this report is reviewed some of this information.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vega-Franco
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007501:Iron / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology; D000090463:Iron Deficiencies
chemical_list: D007501:Iron
vernacular_title: Deficiencia de hierro en la infancia: aspectos metabólicos y patogénicos. Parte I.