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Iron requirements in the first 2 years of life

Author(s) -

Sharon Unger,

Tanis R. Fenton,

Radha Jetty,

Jeff N Critch,

Deborah L. O’Connor

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

paediatrics and child health

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55

H-Index - 43

eISSN - 1918-1485

pISSN - 1205-7088

DOI - 10.1093/pch/pxz148

Subject(s) - micronutrient , iron deficiency , medicine , iron status , pediatrics , physiology , hemoglobin , socioeconomic status , anemia , environmental health , pathology , population

Iron is an essential micronutrient required for hemoglobin synthesis, central nervous system development, and protection from infection. Early childhood is a time of vulnerability as iron deficiency in this period is associated with impaired neurodevelopment. Low socioeconomic status, preterm birth, and suboptimal diet are risk factors for iron deficiency. Due to a lack of iron excretory mechanism, the possibility of iron excess also exists. Appropriate iron intake in the first 2 years of life is critical.

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