Human study · Research · 21 Apr 2020
WHO guidance helps detect iron deficiency and protect brain development
Source: WHO
What the research found
Detecting iron deficiency early during pregnancy and in young children is crucial. Iron deficiency in children under two years of age can have significant and irreversible effects on brain development. This can lead to negative consequences on learning and school performance later in life. Cognitive development of a child can also be affected if a mother is iron deficient during her last trimester of pregnancy. New W
Evidence level: Human study. A study in people, but an association isn't proof of cause.
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