A condition in which the body has insufficient iron to function in various body processes, including brain development, red blood cell production, gastrointestinal mucosa function, and muscle function. Iron deficiency in children will cause problems with the brain, especially in terms of intelligence, concentration, and cognitive function. There are many causes of iron deficiency in child. It can be that it occurs from the time in the womb to the nutrition of the child during the growing period, such as:

• Children are prone to iron deficiency because they do not receive enough nutrients, especially during infancy, school-age children, and adolescence, when the body requires more iron.
• Diseases that affect intestinal iron absorption, such as genetic disorders of iron absorption, chronic duodenitis, or surgery to remove the stomach or duodenum.
• There is a risk during the perinatal period of pregnancy that the baby will have a decreased iron reserve because iron accumulates during the fetus’s life. This is possible due to maternal iron deficiency, preterm birth, สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน, and multiple pregnancy with fetal hemorrhage.

Iron deficiency can be prevent by:

• Iron supplementation in children at risk, including premature infants or low birth weight infants who receive only breast milk, iron supplementation in the amount of 2 milligrams per kilogram per day from 1 month of age until receiving sufficient iron supplements. In children age 6 months to 2 years, iron supplementation should be consider only in those who do not receive iron-fortified milk or receive food with little iron.
• Take dietary supplements that help increase iron absorption, such as vitamin C.
• Prevent and treat parasitic infections
• Increase iron-rich foods in children at risk

Iron is an important nutrient for the growth of the nervous system and brain, especially during childhood. It was that children with iron deficiency anemia will have a lower IQ than children who have been treat for anemia. While pregnant or breastfeeding mothers also need to receive iron in sufficient amounts to meet their needs, so that their children can develop fully in the womb and have enough iron stored for the functioning of various organs after birth.

Therefore, parents and guardians should pay attention and give importance to ensure that their children receive enough iron to meet their needs at each stage of life, so that children can grow strong, have good immunity, and prevent anemia.