title: Iron-fortified formulas. Pediatricians' prescribing practices.
abstract: Primary care pediatricians in Washington State were surveyed regarding their attitudes about iron-fortified formula. Of the 210 responding physicians who stated an opinion 70 (33%) feel that there are definite indications for non-fortified formula, and 33 (16%) routinely recommend formula without added iron. Despite evidence that adding iron to formula has helped reduce the prevalence of anemia in children and does not cause gastrointestinal symptoms, iron-fortified formula is not universally recommended by pediatricians.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Pediatrics, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98104.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Bergman
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007225:Infant Food; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007501:Iron / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D010372:Pediatrics; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014861:Washington
chemical_list: D007501:Iron