RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The impact of maternal iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia on child’s health
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 146
OP 149
DO 10.15537/smj.2015.2.10289
VO 36
IS 2
A1 Noran M. Abu-Ouf
A1 Mohammed M. Jan
YR 2015
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/36/2/146.abstract
AB Iron deficiency anemia is extremely common, particularly in the developing world, reaching a state of global epidemic. Iron deficiency during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of anemia in infants and young children. Many women go through the entire pregnancy without attaining the minimum required intake of iron. This review aims to determine the impact of maternal iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia on infants and young children. Extensive literature review revealed that iron deficiency is a global nutritional problem affecting up to 52% of pregnant women. Many of these women are symptomatic. Lack of proper weight gain during pregnancy is an important predictor of iron deficiency.