Cognitive and Behavioral Consequences of Iron Deficiency

Laura E. Murray-Kolb, Amrita Arcot

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia affect billions of women and children globally. Evidence from mechanistic studies in animal models indicates a clear association between iron and neurobiology and mounting evidence from human trials reveals an association between iron deficiency and alterations in cognition and behavior. This chapter reviews the cognitive and behavioral consequences of iron deficiency in children and women of reproductive age, focusing on randomized controlled trials that have been conducted over the past decade.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNutrition and Health (United Kingdom)
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Pages305-323
Number of pages19
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022

Publication series

NameNutrition and Health (United Kingdom)
VolumePart F3941
ISSN (Print)2628-197X
ISSN (Electronic)2628-1961

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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