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Improved dietary habits in recent years have decreased the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia. Yet, it remains the most common type of anemia and probably the most common medical disorder in the world. What are the causes of iron deficiency? What is the current diagnostic approach? How is iron deficiency anemia differentiated from other anemias? Who needs iron supplements? Drs Farley and Foland discuss the clinical features of iron deficiency anemia and offer practical tips on diagnosis and treatment.