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Iron-Deficiency Anemia

Etiology

1.

Inadequate dietary intake

Found in 30% of the 

world’s population

2.

Malabsorption

Absorbed in duodenum

GI surgery

3.

Blood loss

2 mls blood contain 1mg iron

GI, GU losses

4.

Hemolysis

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Hematologic System, Oncologic Disorders & Anemias

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