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Elif Güler Kazancı
Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, University of Health Sciences, Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital , Bursa, Türkiye
Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

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Evaluation of Micronutrient Deficiencies in Healthy Infants Aged 6-12 Months: is Routine Screening Required? Taha Metin; Elif Güler Kazancı; Deniz Güven; Ayşe Ören
Jurnal Profesi Medika : Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Vol 20 No 1 (2026): Jurnal Profesi Medika : Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan (In Press)
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran UPN Veteran Jakarta Kerja Sama KNPT

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33533/jpm.v20i1.12642

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Micronutrient deficiencies in infancy remain a hidden but preventable threat to growth, immunity, and neurodevelopment worldwide. Identifying these deficiencies early, particularly during the transition from exclusive breastfeeding to complementary feeding, is critical for shaping lifelong health. This cross-sectional study evaluated 500 healthy Turkish infants aged 4–12 months who attended routine pediatric visits. Complete blood count, ferritin, folic acid, vitamin B12, and 25(OH) vitamin D levels were retrospectively analyzed. Anemia was observed in 48.6% of infants, while ferritin, vitamin B12, and vitamin D deficiencies were detected in 28.6%, 20.4%, and 33.6% of cases, respectively. Vitamin B12 deficiency was most prevalent between 6 and 9 months (69.3%), coinciding with the onset of complementary feeding—a critical nutritional window. Despite national iron and vitamin D prophylaxis programs, subclinical deficiencies remain frequent, suggesting potential maternal and dietary gaps. These findings emphasize that maternal nutritional sufficiency, continuous infant supplementation, and tailored public health strategies are essential to protect neurodevelopmental outcomes and ensure optimal infant growth. Strengthening preventive policies could transform these silent deficiencies into an opportunity for healthier generations.
Co-Authors Ayşe Ören Deniz Güven Taha Metin