date:Aug 03, 2012
lic health concern in the developing and developed world as it can cause cognitive and learning difficulties and is associated with increased mortality.
In Cambodia it is estimated that 55% of children younger than five are anaemic and 40% have stunted growth.
Iron deficiency anaemia in infants is a global health problem affecting both developed and developing countries, but has its greatest impact in poorer parts of the world.
Source:
Archives of Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine
DOI:10.1001