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iron deficiency
Also known as: iron deficiencies
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Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 7 facts
referenceKryger MH, Otake K, and Foerster J identified low body stores of iron as a correctable cause of insomnia in adolescents and teenagers in a 2002 study published in Sleep Medicine.
claimThe iron deficiency observed in Restless Legs Syndrome is consistent with abnormal regulation of the transferrin receptor, which is responsible for transporting iron across cell membranes.
claimIron deficiency caused by factors such as repeated blood donation may be associated with Restless Legs Syndrome.
claimSilber MH and Richardson JW found that multiple blood donations are associated with iron deficiency in patients with restless legs syndrome.
claimRestless Legs Syndrome commonly occurs in individuals with iron deficiency, including those with end-stage renal disease, iron-deficiency anemia, pregnancy, and those who have undergone gastric surgery.
procedureMild to moderate Restless Legs Syndrome symptoms can sometimes be treated by lifestyle changes, including maintaining a normal sleeping pattern, taking supplements to manage iron deficiencies, and minimizing consumption of alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco.
claimMultiple blood donations are associated with iron deficiency in patients diagnosed with restless legs syndrome.
Nutritional potential of underutilized edible plant species in coffee ... link.springer.com Apr 23, 2021 3 facts
measurementIn rural Ethiopia, the risk of vitamin A deficiency reaches 60.3% and the risk of iron deficiency reaches 86.3%, according to Seyoum et al. (2018).
claimThe consumption of Amaranthus graecizans, Dioscorea cayenensis, and Portulaca oleracea could address iron deficiency in the Yayu region, where 96.4% of women of productive age lack sufficient iron in their diets during the shortage season, according to Jemal (2018).
referenceIron deficiency in women of reproductive age and children under five is reported country-wide in Ethiopia, according to a 2014 report by the Central Statistical Agency (CSA) and the World Food Programme (WFP).
measurement-of-dietary-diversity Research Articles - Page 1 discovery.researcher.life 3 facts
claimSoumya Gupta et al. (2019) suggest that women’s empowerment in agriculture can play a role in addressing micronutrient deficiencies, such as iron deficiency, in addition to dietary pathways.
claimThe study by Soumya Gupta et al. (2019) in Maharashtra, India, represents the first time the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) has been used in association with explicit measurement of medical biomarkers for women’s iron deficiency status.
referenceSoumya Gupta and colleagues published a study in Food Policy on September 13, 2019, which examines the relationship between women’s empowerment in agriculture and iron deficiency status in Maharashtra, India.
Dietary diversity insufficiently explains differences in prevalence of ... journals.plos.org 3 facts
measurementA facility-based study in two states of Nigeria found a 41% prevalence of iron deficiency among pregnant women with moderate or severe anaemia.
claimLess than 50% of pregnant women with anaemia may have underlying iron-deficiency, suggesting that non-iron-deficient anaemia might have a different association with food intake.
referenceBabah OA et al. published a 2024 cross-sectional study in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth titled 'Prevalence of and risk factors for iron deficiency among pregnant women with moderate or severe anaemia in Nigeria.'
The Importance of Nutrition in Early Childhood Development novakdjokovicfoundation.org Sep 11, 2016 2 facts
claimIron deficiency in children correlates with reduced cognition and academic achievement at school age.
claimIron deficiency in the first two years of a child's life causes nerve impulses to move slower, may cause permanent brain damage, and is linked to behavior changes and delayed psychomotor development.
The Role of Nutrition in Child Development inspirechildren.com Jul 8, 2024 1 fact
claimIron deficiency in children can lead to anemia, which is associated with fatigue and impaired cognitive abilities.
History of modern nutrition science—implications for current ... bmj.com Jun 13, 2018 1 fact
claimFood fortification programs effectively reduced the prevalence of deficiency diseases, including goitre (iodine deficiency), xerophthalmia (vitamin A deficiency), rickets (vitamin D deficiency), and anaemia (iron deficiency).
The Evolution of Diet - National Geographic nationalgeographic.com 1 fact
claimEarly farmers experienced iron deficiency, developmental delays, and a reduction in physical stature.
Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu 1 fact
claimIron deficiency impairs immune responses, as the host requires iron to mount effective immune responses to invading pathogens.