Cross-sectional study evaluates serum iron levels and demographic factors in non-anemic pregnant women, indicating iron factors remain critical for maternal health.
Key Points
Iron deficiency poses risks to maternal and fetal health, particularly relevant in pregnancy.
This study found that 93.33% of participants took iron supplements, yet anemia risk was not significantly reduced.
Second-trimester hemoglobin and MCV were identified as critical predictors for the risk of delivery-time anemia.
Higher thresholds for hemoglobin and MCV should be established for effective anemia prevention among Iranian women.
Cite This Study
Ghalandarpoor‐Attar et al. (2025) studied this question.