1. Iron Deficiency Anemia
IAM Science 8A
11th December 2013

2. History and discovery of Iron
Before 5000 BC

3. Iron in Human body
Hemoglobin in red blood cells carry oxygen

4. Causes Inadequate dietary iron Increase iron demand
Decrease iron absorption
Bleeding loss

5. Symptoms
Pale yellow skin
Fatigue
Weakness
Headache
Etc.

6. Characteristics of the disorder
Poor appetite
Insomnia
Anxiety
Slow social development
Etc.

7. Diagnostik testing Physical examination / signs and symptoms
Routine blood tests CBC (WHO’s Hb thresholds)

8. Incidence of disorder
It’s more common in female (9.9%) than males (7.8%) of the population

9. Incidence by graph

10. Treatment of the deficiency disorder
Eat iron-rich foods (red meat, beans, etc.)
Taking iron supplement (oral iron)

11. What research is currently being done on this nutrient deficiency?
Control of iron deficiency anemia in low and middle-income countries..

12. 5 interesting facts 1. found in a quarter of world’s population
2. mostly in children and women
3. cause of social problem
4. can treatment
5. can prevention

13. Organizations
WHO (World Health Organization)

14. Bibliography
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“iron Deficiency Anemia.” Definition. N.P., n.d. Web. 06 Jan. 2014
“Minnesota Department of Health.” Nutrition Facts: Iron. N.p., n.d Web. 06 jan
“iron deficiency Anemia” – Cause, Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Jan. 2014
”Iron Deficiency FAQ” Iron Deficiency Facts. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Jan. 2014
“Control of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Law- and middle income Countries.” Control of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Law- and middle income Countries. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Jan. 2014