Iron deficiency anaemia: pathophysiology, assessment, practical management

The WHO has recognised iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) as the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, with 30% of the population being affected with this condition. Although the most common causes of IDA are gastrointestinal bleeding and menstruation in women, decreased dietary iron and decre...

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Main Authors: Matthew James Brookes, Mark A Samaan, Esha Sharma, Aditi Kumar, Alexandra Marley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2022-01-01
Series:BMJ Open Gastroenterology
Online Access:https://bmjopengastro.bmj.com/content/9/1/e000759.full