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Iron Deficiency Anemia
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Iron Deficiency Anemia?
Anemia is a condition where red blood cells are not providing adequate oxygen to body tissues. There are many types and causes of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is a decrease in the number of red cells in the blood caused by too little iron. (See also Iron-deficiency anemia - children.)
Alternative Names:
Anemia - iron deficiency
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- Aug 10, 2005
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