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[Iron deficiency anemia and psychomotor development in infants]
1Uranienborg-Majorstuen legesenter, Oslo.
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Iron-deficiency anaemia is linked to delayed infant psychomotor development. Routine screening for this condition in Norwegian infants is recommended for early detection and intervention.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Developmental Neuroscience
- Public Health
Abstract:
During the last few years, several studies have indicated a strong correlation between iron-deficiency anaemia and a delay in the psychomotor development of infants. It is suggested that controlled studies should be carried out in order to reveal the prevalence of iron-deficiency anaemia among Norwegian infants, and that screening of the haemoglobin of the infants should be seriously considered as part of the routine health control of mother and child.