What Does Sideropenia Mean and How Is It Diagnosed?
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization, iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide, affecting an estimated 25% of the global population. The term for this condition is sideropenia, representing a state where the body lacks sufficient iron to meet its physiological needs.