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Prognosis of Iron deficiency anemia

Prognosis of Iron deficiency anemia: Iron supplementation and dietary changes (increased iron in diet) will correct the condition. Close monitoring is needed to ensure that excessive iron supplements are not consumed as this can lead to toxicity, especially in children. ...see also Overview of Iron deficiency anemia

Deaths and Mortality Rates

Deaths from Iron deficiency anemia: 118 deaths (NHLBI 1999)

Estimated mortality rate for Iron deficiency anemia from incidence and deaths statistics:

  • Deaths: 117 (USA annual deaths calculated from this data: 118 deaths (NHLBI 1999))
  • Incidence: 11,212,400 (USA annual incidence calculated from this data: 187,979 annual cases in Victoria 1996 (DHS-VIC); 20% women of childbearing age; 2% adult men (NWHIC)
  • 0.0011% (ratio of deaths to incidence).
  • See also Deaths and Iron deficiency anemia and Overview of Iron deficiency anemia.

Complications:

Complications of Iron deficiency anemia may include:

See also complications of Iron deficiency anemia.

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About prognosis:

The 'prognosis' of Iron deficiency anemia usually refers to the likely outcome of Iron deficiency anemia. The prognosis of Iron deficiency anemia may include the duration of Iron deficiency anemia, chances of complications of Iron deficiency anemia, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Iron deficiency anemia, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Iron deficiency anemia. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.


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