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Description of Resource:

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends routine iron supplementation for asymptomatic children ages 6 to 12 months who are at increased risk for iron deficiency anemia.

Evidence-Based Resource Details

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Developed By:

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Developer Type:

Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Nutrition and Weight Status

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

NWS-21

Resource Type:

Systematic Review

Citation:

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Iron Deficiency Anemia: Screening recommendation statement [Internet]. 2006 May [cited 2014 Jan 8]. Available from: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf06/ironsc/ironrs.htm

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Effect Behavioral Change, Reduce Morbidity, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Public Health, Healthcare, Clinical Practice, Primary Prevention, Healthcare Providers, Patients

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/iron-supplementation-children
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2016-06-09 16:01:26.0