Iron deficiency in pregnancy
AbstractIn this article the problem of micronutrient deficiency (particularly iron) and iron deficiency anemia is described. This is a very important problem for pregnant women and children under the age of five. In the article iron deficiency stages and clinical implications, iron deficiency anemia severity and its risk factors are listed. Also fundamentals of iron deficiency diagnosis and treatment are given.
Keywords:iron deficiency anemia, treatment, diagnostics, pregnancy, anemia