SynthesisPloS one2019
Iron-containing cookware for the reduction of iron deficiency anemia among children and females of reproductive age in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review.
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- Nutrition-specific interventions for preventing and controlling anaemia throughout the life cycle: an overview of systematic reviews.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2021Pooled it
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- Getting back on track to meet global anaemia reduction targets: a Lancet Haematology Commission.The Lancet. Haematology · 2025Review
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- Diagnosis and management of iron deficiency in females.CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2025Review
- Management of iron deficiency in children, adults, and pregnant individuals: evidence-based and expert consensus recommendations.The Lancet. Haematology · 2025Review
- The medium-term impact of a micronutrient powder intervention on anemia among young children in Rural China.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Effect of cooking conditions on iron release from pots and development of kinetic models for iron supplementation in NIPs.Current research in food science · 2024Article
- Iron-fortified water: a new approach for reducing iron deficiency anemia in resource-constrained settings.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Dietary Approaches to Iron Deficiency Prevention in Childhood-A Critical Public Health Issue.Nutrients · 2022Review
- Comparison of the effect of ferrous sulfate and ferrous gluconate on prophylaxis of iron deficiency in toddlers 6-24 months old: A randomized clinical trial.Journal of education and health promotion · 2022Article
- Effect of cooking food in iron-containing cookware on increase in blood hemoglobin level and iron content of the food: A systematic review.Nepal journal of epidemiology · 2021Review
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Abstract
BACKGROUND &
objectiveThere is limited evidence regarding the efficacy of iron-containing pots and ingots in reducing iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The objective of this systematic review is to summarize the evidence regarding the effect of iron-containing cookware on ID and IDA among children and females of reproductive age (FRA) in LMICs.
methodsSearches were last conducted in May 2019 in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, CAB Abstracts, POPLINE, LILACS, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, WHO ICTRP and ClinicalTrials.gov. Hand searching was also conducted. Selection criteria included randomized-controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental studies and observational studies with control groups that studied the effect of iron-containing cookware in children (4 months-11 years) and females of reproductive age (12-51 years).
resultsEleven studies were eligible for inclusion in the review. Statistically significant increases in hemoglobin and/or iron indices (p < 0.05) were observed in 50% (4/8) of studies on pots (relative change/mean difference in Hb: -0.4-1.20 g/dL), and 33.3% (1/3) of studies on ingots (relative change/mean difference in Hb: 0.32-1.18 g/dL). Positive outcomes (p < 0.05) were observed among children in 50% (4/8) of studies and among FRA in 28.6% (2/7) of studies. Compliance ranged from 26.7-71.4% daily use of pots to 90-93.9% daily use of ingots.
conclusionsThere are indications that, with reasonable compliance, iron-containing cookware could serve as a means of reducing IDA, especially among children. The potential advantages of iron-containing cookware include relative cost-effectiveness and complementary combination with other interventions. However, further research is needed regarding both the efficacy and safety of this intervention.
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