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Haemoglobin and ferritin concentrations in men and women: cross sectional study

Year: 2002

Type: article

Abstract: Rushton et al found that of all the primates, only in humans do females have lower blood haemoglobin concentrations than males. 1 The usual explanation, of the effect of androgens on erythropoiesis, does not explain the difference between species. 2 The explanation of Rushton et al of iron deficiency among females, does not withstand scrutiny.1

Source: BMJ

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.325.7356.137

Authors: Jill Waalen, Vincent Felitti, Ernest Beutler

Institution: Scripps Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Iron Metabolism and Disorders

Subfield: Hematology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Center for Research Resources