New findings on iron absorption conditioning factors Novos achados sobre os fatores condicionantes da absorção do ferro
The authors focus iron intake regulation in the body and the probable mechanisms related to iron absorption. They analyze the impact of iron absorption deficiency resulting in iron deficiency anemia, a public health issue of great impact in the world influencing child and maternal health risk increa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Instituto Materno Infantil de Pernambuco
2004-09-01
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Series: | Revista Brasileira de Saúde Materno Infantil |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1519-38292004000300003 |