How Did Iron Deficiency Start? Tracing its Evolutionary Roots
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization, iron deficiency remains the most common and widespread nutritional deficiency globally. The story of how did iron deficiency start is a complex narrative rooted in human evolutionary history, influenced by shifts in diet, lifestyle, and disease patterns.