Iron Status, Anemia, and Iron Interventions and Their Associations with Cognitive and Academic Performance in Adolescents: A Systematic Review.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to systematically review evidence on the relationship between iron status/anemia and the effects of iron interventions on cognitive and academic performance in adolescents.
Results Summary
The study reviewed 50 studies but did not specify concrete findings in the abstract. It highlights the perceived benefits of iron supplementation for improved learning and school performance in adolescents.
Population
Adolescents
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
iron supplementation | increase | learning and school performance | adolescents | - | valued for the perceived benefits of | #1 |
iron interventions | neutral | cognitive and academic performance | adolescents | - | impacts of | #2 |
In adolescents, iron-deficiency anemia is the leading cause of disability-adjusted life years lost. The World Health Organization recommends delivering iron supplementation through school-based platforms, requiring partnerships with the education sector. This anemia-reduction intervention is valued for the perceived benefits of improved learning and school performance. This article aims to systematically review the available evidence on the relationship between iron status and anemia and impacts of iron interventions on cognitive and academic performance in adolescents. Fifty studies were included: