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BASICS
Description
- A deficiency in red blood cells, hemoglobin, or blood volume due to decreased iron stores
- Onset may be acute with rapid blood loss or chronic with poor diet or slow blood loss.
- System(s) affected: Hemic/Lymphatic/Immunologic
- Synonym(s): Anemia of chronic blood loss; Hypochromic; Microcytic anemia; Chlorosis
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Geriatric Considerations
- 60% of anemias in people >65 years
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Pediatric Considerations
- Frequent problem in infants whose major source of nutrition is unfortified cow’s milk and/or juices
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Pregnancy Considerations
- Common during pregnancy unless iron supplements are included in the diet
Epidemiology
- Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common cause of anemia in the US.
- Predominant age: All ages, but especially toddlers and menstruating women ...
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