This is the fifth in the series of reviews developed as part of the Biomarkers of Nutrition for
Development (BOND) program. The BOND Iron Expert Panel (I-EP) reviewed the extant …

Background The accurate estimation of iron deficiency is important in planning and
implementing interventions. Ferritin is recommended as the primary measure of iron status …

Biochemical assessment of iron status relies on serum-based indicators, such as serum
ferritin (SF), transferrin saturation, and soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR), as well as …

A revolution occurred during the last decade in the comprehension of the physiology as well
as in the physiopathology of iron metabolism. The purpose of this review is to summarize the …

Iron deficiency is commonly assumed to cause half of all cases of anemias, with hereditary
blood disorders and infections such as hookworm and malaria being the other major …

The determination of iron status is challenging when concomitant infection and inflammation
are present because of confounding effects of the acute-phase response on the …

Anemia remains a widespread public health problem. Although iron deficiency is considered
the leading cause of anemia globally, the cause of anemia varies considerably by country …

An increasing recognition has emerged of the complexities of the global health agenda—
specifically, the collision of infections and noncommunicable diseases and the dual burden …

Background A lack of information on the etiology of anemia has hampered the design and
monitoring of anemia-control efforts. Objective We aimed to evaluate predictors of anemia in …

Background Iron deficiency is thought to be one of the most prevalent micronutrient
deficiencies globally, but an accurate assessment in populations who are frequently …