Iron Deficiency in 1- to 3-Year-Old Children

N. Eden, Alvin

doi:10.1001/archpedi.1997.02170470020003

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Iron Deficiency in 1- to 3-Year-Old Children

Published in Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine • Oct 1, 1997

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Alvin N. Eden

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in children aged 1 to 3 years in an urban population. DESIGN: Venous blood was measured for levels of hemoglobin, ferritin, free erythrocyte protoporphyrin, and lead in children seen for well-child visits. Children ...

Subject

Medicine

Iron deficiency

Pediatrics

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