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Article: High Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Anemia in Female Military Recruits

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Military Medicine
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September 1, 2006
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Iron deficiency anemia has long been known to impair physical and mental performance. Iron deficiency itself, even without anemia, may also cause such an effect. Similar to female athletes, women in active military units may have increased risks for iron deficiency and its detrimental effects. Female recruits were screened for anemia and iron store status, and a questionnaire on lifestyle habits and menstruation was completed. Iron depletion (serum ferritin level of <20 µg/L) was found for 77% of study participants. Iron deficiency (ferritin level of <12 µg/L and transferrin saturation of <15%) was found for 15% of study participants. Anemia was found for 24% of subjects, and ...

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