Iron Deficiency and Cognitive Achievement Among School-Aged Children and Adolescents in the United States

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Authors

Jill S. Halterman · Golisano Children's Hospital

Jeffrey M. Kaczorowski · Golisano Children's Hospital

C. Andrew Aligne · University of Rochester

Peggy Auinger · Rochester General Hospital

Peter G. Szilagyi · University of Rochester

Abstract

We demonstrated lower standardized math scores among iron-deficient school-aged children and adolescents, including those with iron deficiency without anemia. Screening for iron deficiency without anemia may be warranted for children at risk.

Topics & Keywords

Iron Metabolism and Disorders Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders Child Nutrition and Water Access

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 107, Issue 6, pp. 1381-1386

DOI: 10.1542/peds.107.6.1381

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