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What to eat for increased iron levels

It is estimated that 1.62 billion people globally suffer from anaemia, with half of these being attributed to iron deficiency. The biggest proportions are preschool children and pregnant women in developing countries.

Even without anaemia, iron deficiency in itself has adverse effects on a person's health. For children, it adversely affects cognitive performance, physical growth and behaviour and it also increases their risk of infections.

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