Trends in diagnosis and management of iron deficiency during infancy and early childhood.
Iron deficiency remains a public health challenge. The neurocognitive deficits that are associated with iron deficiency are most worrisome. Moreover, iron deficiency-associated elevated blood lead levels magnify the problem. Pediatricians must strive to prevent iron deficiency.
Sandoval
Claudio
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Division of Hematology and Oncology, New York Medical College, Munger Pavilion Room 110, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA. claudio_sandoval@nymc.edu
Jayabose
Somasundaram
S
Eden
Alvin N
AN
D018798:Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000096:biosynthesis; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007501:Iron / Q000378:metabolism*
D006454:Hemoglobins; D007501:Iron