By Dr Amit Saha, Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Hollywood
A recent study conducted with children in Western Australia revealed that one third of one-year-olds and nearly two thirds of three-year-olds had iron deficiency, presumed to be predominantly nutritional.
The subtle but serious implications of iron deficiency include potential harm to neurodevelopment, a weakened immune system and impaired overall health. Early detection and correction is vital.
The causes of iron deficiency in children generally fall into five main categories: insufficient dietary intake, chronic blood loss, rapid growth spurts, malabsorption, and genetic factors like TMPRSS6 gene mutation....
A recent study conducted with children in Western Australia revealed that one third of one-year-olds and nearly two thirds of three-year-olds had iron deficiency, presumed to be predominantly nutritional.
The subtle but serious implications of iron deficiency include potential harm to neurodevelopment, a weakened immune system and impaired overall health. Early detection and correction is vital.
The causes of iron deficiency in children generally fall into five main categories: insufficient dietary intake, chronic blood loss, rapid growth spurts, malabsorption, and genetic factors like TMPRSS6 gene mutation....
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