Article: New iron deficiency prevention research reported from Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Department of Pediatrics.

Researchers detail in 'Prevalence of iron deficiency anemia among adolescent schoolgirls from Kermanshah, Western Iran,' new data in iron deficiency. According to recent research from Iran, "Iron deficiency anemia is a major health problem in developing countries. Anemia reduces physical work capacity and cognitive function and adversely affects learning and scholastic performance in schoolgirls entering adolescence."

"A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of iron deficiency, iron deficiency anemia and anemia among adolescent school girls aged 14-20 years from 20 different high schools located in three educational areas of Kermanshah, ...

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