Abstract |
Estimation of serum iron, total iron binding capacity (TIBC) and transferrin saturation was performed in 62 apparently healthy male medical students. All had haemoglobin over 140 g/1. Low serum iron, elevated level of TIBC and transferrin saturation under 20% indicating iron deficiency state was found in 2 subjects. Elevated values of TIBC was found in 25 (40.32%) students as evidence of latent iron deficiency. Such high prevalence of iron deficiency in an affluent group indicates widespread iron deficiency in the general population.
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Authors | R C Misra, A K Sahani |
Journal | Journal of the Indian Medical Association
(J Indian Med Assoc)
Vol. 89
Issue 4
Pg. 91-2
(Apr 1991)
ISSN: 0019-5847 [Print] India |
PMID | 1940402
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Humans
- Iron
(blood)
- Iron Deficiencies
- Male
- Transferrin
(metabolism)
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