Statement From USPSTF: Screening for Iron Deficiency Anemia -- Including Iron Supplementation for Children and Pregnant Women CME/CE

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Release Date: May 9, 2007; Reviewed and Renewed: June 2, 2008; Valid for credit through June 2, 2009

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify those at risk for iron deficiency anemia according to the USPSTF as well as who should be screened, and methods for screening
  2. Describe potential outcomes associated with iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women and children ages 6-12 months
  3. Discuss risk-benefit analysis for screening asymptomatic pregnant women and children ages 6-12 months for iron deficiency anemia
  4. List USPSTF recommendations for iron supplementation in these 2 populations. Explain strength of data leading to conclusions of the task force
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United States Preventive Services Task Force
Content provided by U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). For current Task Force members see http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstfab.htm


Carol Peckham
Disclosure: Carol Peckham has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
 
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