title: Psychomotor development and behavior in iron-deficient anemic infants.
abstract: Research has shown an association between iron deficiency anemia and adverse effects on behavior and psychomotor development in infants and children. The exact mechanisms behind these associations are not fully understood. Additional research is necessary.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA), University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: de Andraca
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Castillo
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Walter
mesh_terms: D018798:Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D018730:Infant Behavior; D007501:Iron / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009752:Nutritional Status; D011596:Psychomotor Disorders / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D007501:Iron