Effects of iron supplementation on cognitive development in school-age children: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Iron deficiency is negatively associated with children's cognitive development. Evidence showed that iron supplementation improves cognitive development. Nearly 50% of anemia is caused by iron deficiency. Anemia affects more school-age children, at an age where their brain development continues. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to review the evidence from published randomized controlled trials to evaluate the effects of iron supplementation on cognitive development and function among school-age children.

Method

Five databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science and CENTRAL were used to search for articles on April 20th, 2021. The search was reconducted on October 13th, 2022 to retrieve new records. Studies were eligible if they

SUBMITTER: Gutema BT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10298800 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature