DID you know that nearly 1 in 3 Malaysian children — particularly those under the age of three — are at risk of developing anemia, with iron deficiency being the most common cause? A 2022 study¹ published in 2025 in JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting revealed that 30% of Malaysian children aged six to 36 months were found to be at risk of anemia based on their hemoglobin levels. Yet, most parents remain unaware of the early signs of iron deficiency — or the long-term impact it can have on their child’s development. Read full story
Date: 18 August, 2025 9:02 am
Source: thestar.com.my
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