New Findings on Iron Deficiency Anemia: Experts Weigh In

HarvestPlus commissioned a systematic review on the proportion of anemia associated with iron deficiency. They found that, contrary to previous belief that iron deficiency accounts for 50% of anemia, the proportion attributed to iron deficiency is actually 25% and 37% in young children and women of reproductive age, respectively. In response, nutrition experts weighed in on the conclusions from this review, implications for national anemia reduction programs, and recommended next steps.