Iron deficiency increases blood concentrations of neurotoxic metals in children

• Main Authors: Yangho Kim (Author), Sangkyu Park (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: Korean Pediatric Society, 2014-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Iron deficiency affects approximately one-third of the world's population, occurring most frequently in children aged 6 months to 3 years. Mechanisms of iron absorption are similar to those of other divalent metals, particularly manganese, lead, and cadmium, and a diet deficient in iron can lea...