Does Fat Distribution Play a Role in Obesity-Associated Iron Deficiency Anemia? An Anthropometry-based Analysis in Young Women
Background and aim: High hepcidin levels in obesity reduce iron absorption, leading to iron deficiency anemia. Visceral fat is metabolically more active than subcutaneous fat. We wanted to assess if hemoglobin (Hb), serum iron, and serum ferritin levels correlated with surrogate markers of visceral...
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International Journal of Scientific Research in Dental and Medical Sciences (IJSRDMS),
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