Abstract
Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the most common public health problems among pregnant women, particularly in developing countries. The risk of iron deficiency (ID) is particularly high in women with high multigravida and short intervals period between pregnancies, with an impact on maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. It is regarded as the most important preventable cause of perinatal complications, such as premature delivery, intrauterine growth retardation and neonatal and perinatal death.
