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Is iron deficiency particularly common in one part of the world?
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Iron and the World: Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency in the world. It is most prevalent in developing countries. It causes anemia which has other profound affects on infectious diseases and with pregnancy outcomes.
Answered 8/4/2018
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Hookworm: Areas with hookworm infestation have higher incidence of iron deficiency anemia.
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