Prophylaxis of Iron Deficiency in Young Children
Here we summarize the data about incidence rate of anemia in young children as well as types of anemia in full-term and preterm infants, consequences of iron deficiency, and risk groups for development of iron-deficiency anemia. Also, we present recommendations of American Academy of Pediatrics and Union of Pediatricians of Russia on nutrition as well as outline measures for primary and secondary prophylaxis of iron deficiency.