Age and sex-based impacts of maternal iron deficiency on offspring's cognitive function and anemia : A systematic review

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Iron deficiency is a recognized global health concern, particularly impactful during pregnancy where the mother serves as the primary source of iron for the developing fetus. Adequate maternal iron levels are crucial for fetal growth and cognitive development. This review investigates the correlation between maternal iron deficiency and cognitive impairment and anemia in offspring, considering age and gender differentials. PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases were queried using keywords "maternal," "iron," "gender/sex," and "cognition." The review included studies on human and animal subjects where maternal iron deficiency was the exposure and offspring cognitive function and anemia were outcomes. Out of 1139 articles screened, fourteen met inclusion criteria. Twelve studies highlighted cognitive deficits in offspring of iron-deficient mothers, with females generally exhibiting milder impairment compared to males. Additionally, two studies noted increased anemia prevalence in offspring of iron-deficient mothers, particularly affecting males and younger individuals. The findings suggest that male offspring are at higher risk of both anemia and cognitive dysfunction during youth, while females face increased risks in adulthood. Thus, maternal iron deficiency elevates the likelihood of anemia and cognitive impairments in offspring, underscoring the importance of addressing maternal iron status for optimal child health.

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2024

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2024

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European journal of clinical nutrition - (2024) vom: 29. Feb.

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Englisch

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Faruk, Saudatu [VerfasserIn]
Sanusi, Kamaldeen Olalekan [VerfasserIn]
Ibrahim, Kasimu Ghandi [VerfasserIn]
Abubakar, Bilyaminu [VerfasserIn]
Malami, Ibrahim [VerfasserIn]
Bello, Muhammad Bashir [VerfasserIn]
Abubakar, Murtala Bello [VerfasserIn]
Abbas, Abdullahi Yahya [VerfasserIn]
Imam, Mustapha Umar [VerfasserIn]

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Date Revised 29.02.2024

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10.1038/s41430-024-01423-x

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NLM369140524