Association between overweight/obesity and iron deficiency anaemia among women of reproductive age: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Numerous studies have examined the relationship between overweight/obesity and iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) across diverse population groups, but a definitive link has not been clearly determined. This systematic review examined the association between overweight/obesity and IDA in women of reproductive age (WRA).

Design

The initial search was performed in the CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, SCOPUS and Web of Science databases. The studies included should report at least one Fe status with/without an inflammatory marker, using the BMI to define overweight/obesity. Only baseline data were extracted for longitudinal studies.

Setting

Global.

Participant

Pregnant or non-pregnant women aged 18-50 years.

Results

In total, twenty-seven papers were included

SUBMITTER: Rachmah Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11504706 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature