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According to WHO, an adolescent is defined as an individual between 10-19 years of age. Adolescence is a period of rapid growth, weight gain and blood volume expansion. The overall iron requirement of the body is increased during this period. During adolescent period, the risk of iron deficiency anaemia among boys and girls appears to be more due to growth spurt. Anaemia in adolescents is a major public health problem in India.
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