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Iron Deficiency Anemia in Postmenopausal Women *
Author(s) -
BOYKIN LORRAINE STITH
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1976.tb03284.x
Subject(s) - medicine , anemia , postmenopausal women , iron deficiency , hemoglobin , iron deficiency anemia , environmental health , gerontology , iron supplement , dietary iron , physiology , pediatrics , endocrinology
In 90 postmenopausal women aged 55 or older residing in health care facilities, a survey was made of hemoglobin levels and food habits that reflected their consumption of iron‐rich foods. The reasons for inadequate dietary intakes of iron are discussed. There is need for better understanding of iron metabolism. Recommendations are made for the prevention of iron deficiency anemia in postmenopausal women and for achievement of the highest possible level of health as affected by the intake of iron and related nutritional factors.