Déficit de hierro en los dos primeros años de vida y alteraciones de la conducta y el aprendizaje

Abstract

Abstract Iron deficiency is the most frequent nutritional deficit in infants and small children within industrialized countries. Several studies have demonstrated a causal relationship between iron deficiency and mental and motor development disorders that persist after treatment and that have a repercussion on learning in school aged subject. In this article, a up-dated review is made of the subject and the recommendations to prevent iron deficiency are recalled.