Iron Deficiency Impacts Life Quality – MM1706
Iron deficiency (ID) is the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world; 2 billion people >30% of the world’s population are anaemic, many
because of ID. ID is the only nutrient deficiency that is also prevalent in industrialised countries,1 particularly in women of childbearing age with heavy menstrual
flow and miscarriages. In clinical practice, several chronic conditions are also associated with ID.
Modern Medicine – June 2017
