Iron-fortified formulas. Pediatricians' prescribing practices |
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Authors: | J A Taylor A B Bergman |
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Affiliation: | Dept. of Pediatrics, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98104. |
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Abstract: | Primary care pediatricians in Washington State were surveyed regarding their attitudes about iron-fortified formula. Of the 210 responding physicians who stated an opinion 70 (33%) feel that there are definite indications for non-fortified formula, and 33 (16%) routinely recommend formula without added iron. Despite evidence that adding iron to formula has helped reduce the prevalence of anemia in children and does not cause gastrointestinal symptoms, iron-fortified formula is not universally recommended by pediatricians. |
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