Racial Differences in Nutritional Anemias: Analysis of Folate, Vitamin B12, and Iron Deficiencies

Background: Serum folate (SF), vitamin B12 (B12), and iron deficiencies (def) are common causes of nutritional anemias. These deficiencies are usually multifactorial, with nutritional and non-nutritional factors playing a role. SF, B12, and iron levels are usually ordered in the setting of anemia, a...

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Published in:Blood 2019-11, Vol.134 (Supplement_1), p.3387-3387
Main Authors: Gonzalez Velez, Miguel, Mead-Harvey, Carolyn, Kosiorek, Heidi E., Kusne, Yael, Padrnos, Leslie
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Language:English
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Summary:Background: Serum folate (SF), vitamin B12 (B12), and iron deficiencies (def) are common causes of nutritional anemias. These deficiencies are usually multifactorial, with nutritional and non-nutritional factors playing a role. SF, B12, and iron levels are usually ordered in the setting of anemia, and malnutrition with or without neurologic symptoms. Since folic acid fortification, the prevalence of SF def in the United States (US) is
ISSN:0006-4971
1528-0020
DOI:10.1182/blood-2019-123791