IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA IN WOMEN: CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES, AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18477134Keywords:
Iron deficiency anemia, women’s health, hemoglobin, nutrition, pregnancy, lactation, screening, prevention, public health, iron supplementation.Abstract
Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most prevalent hematological disorders among women and represents a major global public health concern. Women of reproductive age, pregnant and lactating women, and adolescent girls constitute the most vulnerable groups. Iron plays a critical role in hemoglobin synthesis, oxygen transport, cellular energy metabolism, and immune system function. Consequently, iron deficiency affects not only the hematological system but also the overall physiological performance of the body.
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