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US Preventive Services Task Force. Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy: screening and supplementation. Aug 2024 [internet publication].Full text

Pavord S, Daru J, Prasannan N, et al. UK guidelines on the management of iron deficiency in pregnancy. Br J Haematol. 2020 Mar;188(6):819-30.Full text  Abstract

Snook J, Bhala N, Beales ILP, et al. British Society of Gastroenterology guidelines for the management of iron deficiency anaemia in adults. Gut. 2021 Nov;70(11):2030-51.Full text  Abstract

US Preventive Services Task Force. Iron deficiency anemia in young children: screening. Sep 2015 [internet publication].Full text

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