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Risk factors for iron depletion during pregnancy (adapted from Pavord et al.3).
| Previous anaemia |
| Multiparity (more than 3 births) |
| Consecutive pregnancy less than 1 year following delivery |
| Diets excluding animal products |
| Teenage pregnancy |
| Recent history of bleeding |
