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What is the most common cause of iron-deficiency anemia in children in developing countries?
What is the most common cause of iron-deficiency anemia in children in developing countries?
- Cancer in the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, or colon
- Heavy menstrual periods
- Parasitic worms (correct)
- Blood donation
What is the leading cause of iron-deficiency anemia worldwide?
What is the leading cause of iron-deficiency anemia worldwide?
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Peptic ulcer
- Parasitic disease caused by infestation with parasitic worms (correct)
- Hemorrhoids
Which of the following can cause gastrointestinal bleeding and contribute to iron loss?
Which of the following can cause gastrointestinal bleeding and contribute to iron loss?
- Cancer in the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, or colon
- All of the above
- The use of aspirin, ibuprofen, or arthritis medicines for a long time (correct)
- Blood donation
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