Understanding Iron Deficiency Across Life Stages

Iron deficiency is a prevalent global health issue, affecting one in three individuals worldwide. Vulnerable groups include infants, children, adolescents, and pregnant women, each with distinct iron requirements influenced by age, gender, pregnancy, or lactation. This booklet examines the multifactorial causes of iron deficiency—from increased physiological demands to decreased absorption due to chronic disease or parasitic infections—and its wide-ranging health impacts, including anemia, impaired cognitive development, and reduced physical performance. It also addresses the need for accurate diagnosis through laboratory testing and outlines practical approaches for prevention and management.

Practical Guidance and Strategies for HCPs

You will gain evidence-based insights into:

• Recommended daily iron intake by age, gender, and life stage

• Causes ranging from chronic illness to environmental and dietary factors

• Diagnosis using laboratory assessments

• Treatment approaches, including supplementation, dietary diversification, and fortification

• Managing gastrointestinal side effects to improve compliance

• Enhancing iron absorption with prebiotics and probiotics

• Integrating nutritional interventions with health education and early-life prevention strategies

Download and Explore the Complete Resource

Download the full booklet to access detailed strategies, clinical recommendations, and supporting evidence for preventing and managing iron deficiency in diverse patient populations.