Risk of Iron Deficiency in Children
Iron deficiency can happen when a person does not eat enough iron-foods and is the most common nutritional problem in the world. It can happen at any age, but is particularly common among toddlers and adolescent females. Iron deficiency can cause serious health problems, including developmental delays and behavior problems, poor growth, and an increased risk of infections.
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