Iron Supplementation Outcome on Recurrent Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in 6-15 Years Old Egyptian School Children

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Category Primary study
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Year 2013
Recurrent upper respiratory infections ( RURTIs) are common in school aged children. An adequate iron status might reduce their prevalence. The aim of the study is to assess the percentage and type of RURTIs in Egyptian school children, assessing the percentage of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and the effect of iron supplementation on the recurrence and severity of upper respiratory tract infections .
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First added on: May 12, 2024