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Sarah Brnich, MD, PhD
@sarahbrnich.bsky.social
Peds PGY3 @TheBCRP. @UNCmdphd ‘22, Genetics PhD. Aspiring PHO. NICU mom. Hereditary cancer, 🎂, Latin America,📚. She/her/ella
Reposted by Sarah Brnich, MD, PhD
Our study found that nearly 40% (!) of 12-21 yo females are iron deficient.

tinyurl.com/FeJAMA

But did you know that in addition to many physical symptoms, iron deficiency is associated with multiple mental health issues?

A #medsky #bluetorial 🧵1/
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in US Females Aged 12-21 Years, 2003-2020
This study examines prevalence of iron deficiency among females aged 12 to 21 years to inform future screening strategies for iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia.
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November 25, 2024 at 4:10 PM