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Paradox of Iron Deficiency Anemia Despite Adequate Iron Intake Among Women of Childbearing Age in Adjumani Refugee Settlement, Northern Uganda

2026-08-28

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<title>Abstract</title> <p> <bold>Background:</bold> Anemia remains a major concern among women of childbearing age (WCBA) in refugee settings, driven by food insecurity, poor dietary diversity, infections, and inadequate sanitation. However, despite reported adequate iron intake, the contribution of iron deficiency anemia to overall anemia prevalence remains poorly understood, creating an important evidence ga...

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DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-10522147/v1

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