Schoolchildren with Learning Difficulties Have Low Iron Status and High Anemia Prevalence

Background. In developing countries there is high prevalence of iron deficiency anemia, which reduces cognitive performance, work performance, and endurance; it also causes learning difficulties and negative impact on development for infant population. Methods. The study concerns a case-control stud...

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Main Authors: F. P. N. Arcanjo, C. P. C. Arcanjo, P. R. Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7357136