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Package leaflet: Information for the patient Ferrous ...
www.medicines.org.ukA lack of iron affects the development of the red blood cells and causes a reduction in the number of red blood cells found in the body (iron deficiency anaemia). Ferrous Fumarate Tablets are used to prevent or treatiron deficiency anaemia. The prevention of iron deficiency during pregnancy usually requires a combination of iron and folic acid. 2.
UK Guidelines on the management of iron deficiency in ...
b-s-h.org.ukmaternal iron depletion increases the risk of iron deficiency in the first 3 months of life, by a variety of mechanisms (Puolakka et al, 1980, Colomer et al, 1990). Impaired psychomotor and/ or mental development are well described in infants with iron deficiency anaemia and may also negatively contribute to infant and social emotional
Chapter 4. Nutritional Assessment and Interventions
www.cdc.govof their risk for iron deficiency, assessed independently of their lead exposure. Detailed recommendations for the prevention of iron deficiency can be found in a recent CDC report (30). Several of these recommendations are summarized later in this chapter. ). (). ).
Iron and Health - GOV.UK
assets.publishing.service.gov.ukGroups identified as being at risk of iron deficiency anaemia include toddlers, girls and women of reproductive age, and some adult groups aged over 65 years. The report recom-mends that health professionals need to be aware of increased risk of iron deficiency anaemia in these groups and those with evidence suggestive of iron deficiency anaemia