Are you constantly fatigued, or is your diet low in iron? You may have these or other symptoms of iron deficiency. People at high risk for iron-deficiency anemia include:
- Women of childbearing age who menstruate
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women due to an increased need for iron
- Infants, children and teens in rapid-growth phases
- People who do not get enough iron in their diet due to a diet of little or no meat or eggs over several years
- Those who have had excessive blood loss related to peptic ulcer disease, long-term use of aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), colon cancer, uterine cancer or repeated blood donation
To find out if you may be iron-deficient, take a few minutes now to fill out our online assessment quiz. Answer the questions below, then click on the "Done" button to see your results.