Iron deficiency affects millions of individuals worldwide
Iron for Health provides the knowledge and resources to help you identify, manage, and prevent iron deficiency.
A Fundamental Introduction
Iron deficiency occurs when your body lacks an adequate amount of iron. This essential mineral is vital for the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout your body. When iron levels are low, you may experience fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, and difficulty concentrating.
Understanding Iron Deficiency
Our Mission
To improve quality of life globally by making iron health a medical priority
Uncover the FactsEye-Opening Iron Deficiency Statistics
Did you know that iron deficiency is the most prevalent nutritional disorder globally, affecting approximately 2 billion people? Shockingly, it is estimated that almost half of all pregnant women and 40% of adult women are iron deficient¹. These statistics highlight the urgent need for education and awareness surrounding iron health.
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Our Objectives
1. To provide educational programs with respect to the
importance of maintaining a healthy level of iron.
2. To provide access to medical information and to advocate for improved diagnosis and treatment of medical issues caused by iron deficiency.
3. To educate the public with respect to the causes of iron deficiency and its related health effects.
4. To embark on ways to provide the necessary diagnosis and care for persons suffering from the negative health effects of iron deficiency.
5. To educate the public with respect to non-medical treatment for iron deficiency.
6. To collaborate with members of the medical community with respect to information that could be made available to the public concerning iron deficiency.
7. To organize, attend and lead forums and hearings concerning health related issues and, in particular, those pertaining to the effects of iron deficiency.
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At Iron for Health, we believe that knowledge is power. Our website is a comprehensive hub of information designed to help you understand the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for iron deficiency. Whether you're an individual, a medical practitioner or a caregiver, we can help.
¹ World Health Organization Website: Globally, it is estimated that 40% of all children aged 6–59 months, 37% of pregnant women and 30% of women 15–49 years of age are affected by anaemia. Anaemia caused 50 million years of healthy life lost due to disability in 2019.