Incidence and prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia

Abstract

Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is one of the most common complications in pregnancy. It is known that IDA has an adverse effect on the condition of the mother, fetus and new-borns. The article presents modern views of the aetiology, pathogenesis, prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia, describes the clinical manifestations of this condition. The rational of treatment of IDA with modern ferric iron supplements is substantiated. It is shown that IDA therapy in pregnant and puerperal women with Maltofer is highly effective, leads to normalization of hemogram parameters, improvement of general condition, and reduction of obstetric and neonatal complications.