Iron Deficiency Anemia Overview
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What is the prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant US women?

  • 12% (correct)
  • 40%
  • 9%
  • 37.8%

    • What percentage of 1st and 2nd grade children in Iraq are anemic?

  • 37.8% (correct)
  • 12%
  • 40%
  • 9%

    • Which type of iron has higher bioavailability at 10-15% absorption?

  • Non-heme iron
  • Vegetarian iron
  • Heme iron (correct)
  • Derived iron

    • What is the total iron absorption influenced by?

    <p>Iron status, iron stores, erythropoietic activity, and anemia degree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group has the highest prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in the US?

    <p>Young children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can iron deficiency lead to if it progresses?

    <p>Anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 9th leading cause of death globally?

    <p>Iron deficiency anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who primarily experiences marginal and iron deficiency anemia?

    <p>Postmenopausal women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which population do infections play a significant role in the etiology of anemia?

    <p>African populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of non-pregnant women of low socioeconomic status are iron deficient?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is associated with poor quality of life and increased risk of death in the elderly?

    <p>Iron deficiency anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used for treatment when correcting the defect in erythropoiesis is insufficient?

    <p>$Fe^{2+}$ supplements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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