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Health Conditions
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Iron Deficiency Anemia
What are the risk factors?
There are many risk factors for the development of IDA. Women of childbearing age who have blood loss during menstruation, women who are breastfeeding, vegetarians, infants and children during phases of rapid growth, and people who have a poor dietary intake of iron are all at risk for developing IDA. Some other risk factors include peptic ulcer disease, long term aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use, and cancers of the esophagus, colon, and stomach.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What are the risk factors?
