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Why Is It More Important to Prevent Iron Deficiency with Supplementation

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Why is it more important to prevent iron deficiency with supplementation versus treating the deficiency after it has developed?


Definitions:

Preventive Care

Screening tests and drugs to prevent disease.

Ambulatory Care

Medical services provided on an outpatient basis, including diagnosis, observation, consultation, treatment, intervention, and rehabilitation services.

Aging Population

Refers to a demographic trend where the median age of a population increases over time due to increasing life expectancy and/or declining birth rates.

Pathologist's Assistant

A trained healthcare professional who assists pathologists in preparing and examining bodies or tissues for disease diagnosis.

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