Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia have been associated with a number of clinical consequences:
- anaemia
- decreased memory, impaired learning and concentration
- impaired immune function
- decreased aerobic sports performance
- decreased work productivity
- fatigue
- adverse pregnancy outcomes:
- increased risk of low birth weight
- increased risk of prematurity
- increased risk of maternal morbidity
- infant motor and mental function delay
- increased risk of transfusion and associated outcomes
References
- Gastroenterological Society of
. Clinical update: Iron deficiency, Updated 2015.Australia , Digestive Health Foundation, 2015. Available from: http://www.gesa.org.au.Sydney ,Australia - Pasricha SR, Flecknoe-Brown SC, Allen KJ, Gibson PR, McMahon LP, Olynyk JK, et al. Diagnosis and management of iron deficiency anaemia: a clinical update. MJA 2010;193:525–532. Available from: http://www.mja.com.au.
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