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What Percentage of Vegans Are Iron Deficient? Statistics, Causes, and Solutions

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Research from Sweden involving teenage girls found nearly 70% of vegetarians and vegans had iron deficiency, compared to around 30% of omnivores. While this figure varies widely among different populations and studies, understanding **what percentage of vegans are iron deficient** requires a look at specific groups and factors affecting absorption.