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Iron supplementation in early childhood: health benefits and risks

The prevalence of iron deficiency among infants and young children living in developing countries is high. This article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reviewed 26 randomised controlled trials of preventive, oral iron supplementation in young children (aged 0–59 months) living in developing countries to identify the associated health benefits and risks.

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