Iron deficiency in children

Whilst iron is important for red blood cell production in the body, about a third of the population are deficient in iron. Treatment in adults is a relatively simple process but is more complex in children. Join us as we talk with paediatric haematology trainee, Dr Cara Lacey as she discusses the recognition and treatment of iron deficiency in children.  

 

https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/iron_deficiency/ 

https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/nutrition/Iron.pdf