title: Results of surveys to assess iron status in Europe.
abstract: Many studies have been undertaken to assess the iron status of Europeans. However, differences in dietary patterns, methodology, contraceptive choice, and epidemiologic factors lead to confounding factors that need consideration as the data from available studies are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Goteborg, Annedalsklinikerna, Sahlgren's Hospital, Sweden.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hallberg
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D018798:Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Q000097:blood / Q000453:epidemiology; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005060:Europe / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006432:Hemochromatosis / Q000097:blood / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009749:Nutrition Surveys; D014168:Transferrin / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D014168:Transferrin; D007501:Iron