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*Reference: National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019-21). Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

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Frequent dizziness & tiredness could be signs of Iron deficiency and Anemia1

Answer these simple questions to assess your child's iron levels.

Complete this test quickly, in less than 5 minutes.

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Common signs &
symptoms of Anemia1

1
Tiring easily, frequent naps
2
Irritability
3
Mild weakness
4
Pale skin
5
Pale cheeks and lips
6
PICA(desire to eat inedible things like chalk, mud, ice etc.)

Severe anemia signs
& symptoms1

1
Headaches
2
Dizziness and fainting
3
Rapid heart rate
4
Shortness of breath
5
Swollen hands and feet
6
Restless Leg Syndrome (uncontrollable urge to move legs)
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Why Do Children Need Iron?

As a mother, you want to make sure that your toddler is healthy and growing properly. Iron is a necessary component for your child's development.

Brain development

Essential for brain development2,3

Protection

Protect your child from infections4

Growth

Healthy growth & development5

Haemoglobin

Making Haemoglobin6

Energy

Important for your child’s energy production7

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References

  1. American Academy of Pediatrics, Anemia in Children and Teens: Parent FAQs, AAP Section on Hematology/Oncology (SOHO) ＆ AAP Committee On Nutrition (CON) (Copyright © 2019), Last Updated, 1/24/2019. Available at: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chronic/Pages/Anemia-and-Your-Child.aspx
  2. Gwetu TP, Taylor M, Chhagan M, Kauchali S, Craib M. Health and educational achievement of school-aged children: The impact of anaemia and iron status on learning. Health SA. 2019;24:1101. Published 2019 May 20. doi:10.4102/hsag.v24i0.1101
  3. Pasricha SR, Black J, Muthayya S, Shet A, Bhat V, Nagaraj S, Prashanth NS, Sudarshan H, Biggs BA, Shet AS. Determinants of anemia among young children in rural India. Pediatrics. 2010
  4. Ni S, Yuan Y, Kuang Y and Li X. Iron Metabolism and Immune Regulation. Front. Immunol. 2022, 13:816282. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.816282
  5. Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352860527_The_Role_of_Iron_for_Supporting_Children's_Growth_and_Development#:~:text=Iron%20is%20necessary%20for%20various,iron%20treatment%20soothes%20the%20problem
  6. National Academy of Sciences (US) and National Research Council (US) Division of Medical Sciences. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK224286/
  7. Moustarah F, Daley SF. Dietary Iron. [Updated 2024 Jan 8]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan- Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK540969/

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