Iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia are global health problems and common medical conditions seen in everyday clinical practice. Although the prevalence of iron-deficiency anemia has recently declined somewhat, iron deficiency continues to be the top-ranking cause of anemia worldwide, and iron-deficiency anemia has a substantial effect on the lives of young children and premenopausal women in both low-income and developed countries.
Clara Camaschella, M.D.
N Engl J Med 2015; 372:1832-1843 May 7, 2015DOI: 10.1056/NEJMra1401038