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A reduced serum ferritin (<20 μg/L) indicates borderline/low iron stores. For most children, iron deficiency with or without anaemia can be treated safely and effectively with oral iron supplementation and dietary modification.
Specific thresholds for ferritin are used to detect iron deficiency and overload in different age groups. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 42% of children less than 5 years of age and 40% of pregnant women worldwide are anaemic.
18 Ιαν 2024 · Adolescent girls are at particular risk for the development of iron deficiency due to menstrual blood loss. In addition, adolescent athletes and adolescents who limit their intake of meat products are at risk for iron imbalance, specifically low iron.
13 Φεβ 2023 · The treatment of iron deficiency in infants and young children will be reviewed here. Related material can be found in the following topic reviews: (See "Iron deficiency in infants and children <12 years: Screening, prevention, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis".) (See "Iron requirements and iron deficiency in adolescents".)
15 Ιουλ 2024 · INTRODUCTION. Iron is an essential nutrient and a constituent of ferroproteins and enzymes that are crucial for human life. Generally, nonmenstruating individuals preserve iron very efficiently, losing less than 0.1% of their body iron content each day, an amount that is replaced through dietary iron absorption.
7 Φεβ 2024 · Iron deficiency in children can be prevented. To keep your child's growth and development on track, offer iron-rich foods at meals and snacks. And talk to your child's health care team about the need for screening tests and iron supplements.
4 Ιαν 2022 · Depending on the cause, iron deficiency anemia treatment may involve: Medications, such as oral contraceptives to lighten heavy menstrual flow; Antibiotics and other medications to treat peptic ulcers; Surgery to remove a bleeding polyp, a tumor or a fibroid
