Iron-deficiency and replacement in infancy
Schuler, D.; Kis, E.; Velkey, L.; Velkey, I.; Németh, K.; Mann, V.
Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde Organ der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Kinderheilkunde 130(8): 605-607
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-9298 PMID: 7133014 Document Number: 194337
The frequency of iron-deficiency anaemia was investigated in 376 children with the aid of serum ferritin determinations. The children, resident in Budapest or Miskolc were 6 months to 3 years old. Marked iron-deficiency (serum ferritin less than 10 micrograms/l) could be demonstrated in 33.8% of the investigated population. The frequency of iron-deficiency was related to the socio-economic and cultural status of the mother, a factor which is thought to influence the feeding habits. In areas where iron-deficiency is frequently detected regular iron-prophylaxis is recommended.