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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2016; 22(35): 7908-7925
Published online Sep 21, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i35.7908
Published online Sep 21, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i35.7908
Table 2 Estimated total iron deficit (mg elemental iron) based on hemoglobin and body weight
| Degree of iron deficiency | Hemoglobin level (g/dL) | Iron deficit (mg) | |
| Body weight | Body weight | ||
| < 70 kg | ≥ 70 kg | ||
| Moderate | 10-12 (women) | 1000 | 1500 |
| 10-13 (men) | |||
| Severe | 7-10 | 1500 | 2000 |
| Critical | < 7 | 2000 | 2500 |
- Citation: Stein J, Connor S, Virgin G, Ong DEH, Pereyra L. Anemia and iron deficiency in gastrointestinal and liver conditions. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22(35): 7908-7925
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v22/i35/7908.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v22.i35.7908