Concept introduction:
Iron DeficiencyAnemia (IDA) is one of the leading causes of anemia throughout the world. Approximately 30% of the world population is anemic. The incidence of iron-deficiency anemia is inversely proportional to the economic status of a country. The occurrence of iron deficiency anemia is around 10 times more in countries where meat consumption is low. Iron-deficiency anemia mainly attacks pregnant women, infants, and children. This is majorly amplified in females during their menstrual blood loss. Iron
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