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==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ||
===Incidence=== | ===Incidence=== | ||
*The incidence/prevalence of | *The incidence/prevalence of iron deficicency anemia is approximately 720-1360 per 100,000 individuals worldwide.<ref name="urlRecommendations to Prevent and Control Iron Deficiency in the United States">{{cite web |url=http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00051880.htm#top |title=Recommendations to Prevent and Control Iron Deficiency in the United States |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-09-18}}</ref> | ||
===Age=== | ===Age=== | ||
*Patients of all age groups may develop | *Patients of all age groups may develop iron deficiency anemia. | ||
* | *Older individuals are more commonly affected. | ||
*Children aged 6 months to 24 months are also at risk. | |||
* | |||
===Race=== | ===Race=== | ||
* | * African Americans have more risk of developing iron deficiency anemia. | ||
===Gender=== | ===Gender=== | ||
* | *Iron deficiency anemia develops more commonly in females than males. | ||
===Region=== | ===Region=== | ||
* | *Iron deficiency anemia is more common in regions where meat is consumed in small quantities. | ||
===Developed Countries=== | ===Developed Countries=== |
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Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
- The incidence/prevalence of iron deficicency anemia is approximately 720-1360 per 100,000 individuals worldwide.[1]
Age
- Patients of all age groups may develop iron deficiency anemia.
- Older individuals are more commonly affected.
- Children aged 6 months to 24 months are also at risk.
Race
- African Americans have more risk of developing iron deficiency anemia.
Gender
- Iron deficiency anemia develops more commonly in females than males.
Region
- Iron deficiency anemia is more common in regions where meat is consumed in small quantities.
Developed Countries
Developing Countries
External Link
Center for disease control and prevention
References
- ↑ "Recommendations to Prevent and Control Iron Deficiency in the United States". Retrieved 2012-09-18.