New England Journal of Medicine· 2015Q1· Review
Iron-Deficiency Anemia
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Short summary
This review covers the global prevalence, mechanisms of iron homeostasis, clinical presentation, and treatment of iron-deficiency anemia, the world's most common anemia.
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Key points
- Iron-deficiency anemia is the most prevalent form of anemia worldwide.
- The review examines normal and iron-deficient states of iron homeostasis.
- Clinical findings, treatment options, and causes of iron-resistant deficiency are discussed.
- Understanding global iron metabolism is key to managing this common condition.
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Abstract
Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia in the world. This article reviews the global nature of the disease, iron homeostasis in normal and iron-deficient states, clinical findings, treatment, and causes of iron-resistant iron deficiency.
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Field: Hematology
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