Prevalence of infant and maternal anemia during the lactation period in Japan.

Published in: Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society (2019)

Japanese infants who were breast-fed exclusively had a high prevalence of anemia. A nationwide strategy to prevent anemia is required to prevent infant anemia, even in a nutrition-rich country such as Japan.

Keyphrases

iron deficiency
chronic kidney disease
physical activity
human milk
preterm infants
birth weight