Iron deficiency anemia in Tarahumara women of reproductive-age in Northern Mexico

Objective. To determine the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) among Tarahumara women of reproductive age. Material and Methods. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a representative sample of 481 women aged 12-49 years, residents of Guachochi Municipality, Chihuahua, from June to Septe...

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Main Authors: Monárrez-Espino Joel, Martínez Homero, Greiner Ted
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública 2001-01-01
Series:Salud Pública de México
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Online Access:http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0036-36342001000500002