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Iron Deficiency Anemia is the result of subnormal iron stores resulting in a decrease in red cell production. Iron deficiency may result from inadequate ingestion of iron, inadequate absorption of iron, or chronic blood loss.
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(2010). Iron Deficiency Anemia. In: Preedy, V.R., Watson, R.R. (eds) Handbook of Disease Burdens and Quality of Life Measures. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-78665-0_5955
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