title: [Iron deficiency in children and teenagers: a health problem that is still present].
abstract: Iron deficiency remains a problem in developing countries as well as in industrial nations. The prevalence of iron deficiency in children under 5 years of age is identical in Europe and the USA, and is in the order of 7 to 9% on average with an anaemia prevalence of 2.3%. The major cause is dietary deficiency, particularly in premature babies, infants, teenagers, and children in unstable situations. It is important to prevent the development of anaemia, especially in infants, due to its morbid consequences particularly with respect to development. Screening and simple preventative measures (iron supplements and dietary advice) need to be systematically set up, particularly in at-risk populations, and are detailed in the present article.
authors.affiliation: Service d'hématologie oncologie pédiatrique, centre de compétence du globule rouge, université de Rennes-I, CHU de Rennes, 263, avenue du Général-Leclerc, 35042 Rennes cedex, CS 74205, France. fabienne.toutain@chu-rennes.fr
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Toutain
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Le Gall
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Gandemer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D018798:Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D001921:Brain / Q000254:growth & development; D002648:Child; D004032:Diet; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000090463:Iron Deficiencies; D012307:Risk Factors; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014131:Trace Elements; D007501:Iron