Anemia: when is it iron deficiency?
Iron deficiency anemia, the most common of childhood anemias, presents many challenges to the practitioner. Careful history taking that includes nutritional assessment may uncover this frequently subtle condition. In keeping with AAP recommendations, screening will aid in diagnosing this condition in populations at risk. Prompt treatment and conscientious follow-up will afford the most optimal outcome.
Department of Family Health Care Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
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Carley
D000293:Adolescent; D018798:Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004906:Erythrocyte Count; D005260:Female; D005296:Ferrous Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012016:Reference Values; D012307:Risk Factors
D005296:Ferrous Compounds; D006454:Hemoglobins; C020748:ferrous sulfate