Is iron deficiency common in the UK? A comprehensive guide
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2019 study published in the Clinical Practice Research Datalink, anaemia prevalence in England was 4.1%, with iron deficiency being the leading cause. This raises a critical question: is iron deficiency common in the UK, and who is most affected by this widespread nutritional issue?