Anemia: when is it not iron deficiency? (Primary Care Approaches). From: Pediatric Nursing | Date: May 1, 2003| Author: Carley, Annette | COPYRIGHT 2003 Jannetti Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Part 1 of this series, "Anemia: When is it Iron Deficiency?," presented an overview of red blood cell and hemoglobin physiology and specifically addressed iron deficiency anemia. Part II of this two part series will focus on additional causes of anemia in the infant and young child and present strategies for detection and management.

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