The hidden vulnerability: heavy and persistent burden of dietary iron deficiency among women and children in China, India and globally based on the global burden of disease 2021
Abstract Background: Dietary iron deficiency (DID) is a micronutrient-deficiency disorder influenced by demographic, dietary, and cultural factors. Regional disparities in the DID burden persist. This study investigated the DID burden to inform the health policy and regulatory frameworks. Methods A hierarchical analyti...