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What is the commonest cause of anemia throughout the world?
What is the commonest cause of anemia throughout the world?
- Chronic illness
- Vitamin deficiency
- Iron deficiency (correct)
- Genetic disorder
In a normal situation, what percentage of dietary iron is absorbed by the body?
In a normal situation, what percentage of dietary iron is absorbed by the body?
- 5-10% (correct)
- 15-20%
- 10-15%
- 20-30%
What is the most important cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
What is the most important cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
- Iron deficiency anemia (correct)
- Pernicious anemia
- Sickle cell anemia
- Aplastic anemia
