iron – Mother And Child Magazine

Why iron stores matter for mental health

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end in South Africa, a connection is emerging that challenges how we understand and address mental health issues. Iron deficiency and anaemia – treatable and preventable conditions – affect the mental well-being of millions of people: from overstimulated toddlers to anxious teenagers, overwhelmed young adults, depressed postpartum […]

Maternal anaemia: 2 out of 3 South African expectant mothers at risk

Leave a Comment / Health/Wellness, Pregnancy, Press Release / Tania Griffin

Anaemia is a global health challenge impacting many pregnant women and their newborns. According to the World Health Organization, anaemia affects around 40% of pregnant women globally, with even higher rates in developing regions such as South Africa, where two out of three expectant mothers have low iron levels and one in three is anaemic.

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