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What are the 3 stages of iron deficiency?

What are the 3 stages of iron deficiency?

The first stage is "iron depletion" where iron stores are used up to correct the deficiency. The second stage is "reduced red blood cell formation" where iron supply is not enough to support RBC formation. The third and final stage is "iron deficiency anemia" where hemoglobin concentration is affected and drops below the normal range.

Last updated on 01 Apr 2021

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