Observations on iron deficiency anaemias in infancy and childhood

Summary 0

• 1. An analysis of 56 cases of iron deficiency anaemia in children is presented.

• 2. The majority of iron deficiency anaemias in infants is due to iron deficiency in the mother.

• 3. Poor nutrition in infancy and childhood with a history of infection is the second causative factor; gastro-intestinal upsets and intestinal parasites being the third causative factor.

• 4. Iron therapy preferably in liquid form with vitamin C as an adjunct produces good results.