Why Does Nutritional Iron Deficiency Persist as a Worldwide Problem?
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An estimated one-fourth of the global population is anemic, with dietary iron deficiency being the main cause, yet nutritional iron deficiency remains a persistent worldwide problem. The issue is a complex web of interwoven factors, extending far beyond simple lack of dietary intake, and disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
