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Iron and your health

… 68c Nutrition Series Why is iron important? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make … for babies and children. It supports healthy growth, brain development, and immune …
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Iron in foods

… 68d Nutrition Series Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make … for babies and children. It supports healthy growth, brain development, and immune …
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Iron Deficiency Anemia

… Condition Basics What is iron deficiency anemia? Iron deficiency anemia means that your body … not getting enough iron in food, and health problems that cause bleeding inside …
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Getting Enough Iron

… What is the recommended daily amount of iron? The recommended daily amount of iron varies. Most people need the following … Your body needs the right amount to stay healthy and work as it should. You can use the …
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Phlebotomy for Too Much Iron

… phlebotomy treats people who have too much iron in their blood, such as with … . Removing blood regularly decreases iron levels in the body by reducing the number of iron-rich red blood cells. Health professionals perform phlebotomy in a …
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Iron Toxicity

… Condition Basics What is iron toxicity? Iron toxicity occurs when the body has too … Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory …
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Children's Health

… Learning Center Learn about children's health Children grow and change so quickly. … What Is Your Child's BMI? Intussusception Iron Toxicity Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis … What Is Your Child's BMI? Intussusception Iron Toxicity Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis …
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Infant and Toddler Health

… Learning Center Learn about infant and toddler health Babies are a joy. They can also be a … Solid Foods to Your Baby Intussusception Iron Toxicity Jaundice in Newborns … Solid Foods to Your Baby Intussusception Iron Toxicity Jaundice in Newborns …
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Health Screening Finding Health Problems Early

… Overview Why is it important to find health problems early? Screening tests help … to 24 Months Growth and Development, Newborn Iron Deficiency Anemia Lead Poisoning … to 24 Months Growth and Development, Newborn Iron Deficiency Anemia Lead Poisoning …
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Wildfires and your health

… forest fires). Wildfires can affect your health and safety in many ways. The smoke from … by the National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health. Before a wildfire During … of British Columbia The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Sustainability …