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Episode 540: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 35: iron deficiency in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with Dr Sam Heard

The Medical Journal of Australia

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Iron Deficiency in Indigenous Australians

A look into the prevalence of iron deficiency among Indigenous Australians, emphasizing the serious health implications for young women during pregnancy and children under five. The chapter explores the causes of iron deficiency, including socioeconomic factors and the importance of early detection through physical signs.

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