Iron-deficiency anemia.

doi:10.1056/nejmra1401038

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Iron-deficiency anemia.

Published May 6, 2015 · DOI · C. Camaschella

The New England journal of medicine

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Abstract

Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia in the world. This article reviews the global nature of the disease, iron homeostasis in normal and iron-deficient states, clinical findings, treatment, and causes of iron-resistant iron deficiency.

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Study Snapshot

Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia in the world, with a global prevalence of 1.1 million cases per year.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Iron-deficiency anemia.

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