hrp0098p3-151 | Growth and Syndromes | ESPE2024

Assessment of growth in children with iron deficiency anemia treated with ferrous iron.

Foti Randazzese Simone , Manti Sara , Zirilli Giuseppina , Caim e Flavia , Arcoleo Martina , Gabriela Wasniewska Malgorzata , Valenzise Mariella

Introduction: Iron deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia in pediatric age. It affects 20.1% of children aged 0-4 years old and 5.9% of children aged 5-14 years old in the Western World with profound implications for the growth. Dietary changes and iron supplementation may be crucial. This study aims to assess the correlation between growth and iron deficiency in children and the effects of ferrous iron treatment on the auxological parameters....