Uncovering the hidden health burden: a systematic review and meta-analysis of iron deficiency anemia among adolescents, and pregnant women in Pakistan

• Main Authors: Benazir Mahar (Author), Tazeen Shah (Author), Khalida shaikh (Author), Saima Naz shaikh (Author), Arsalan Ahmed Uqaili (Author), Khalida Naz Memon (Author), Jamshed Warsi (Author), Rozina Mangi (Author), Sani Aliyu (Author), Qamar Abbas (Author), Farheen Shaikh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most prevalent diet-related disorder and mainly affects women and children. To determine the trend of anemia incidence in Pakistan, a current review was carried out. This review aimed to estimate the prevalence of anemia among pregnant women...