Abstract:Background: Athletes deserve an attention because; anemia is an important disease in athletes because the haemoglobin (Hb) concentration in the peripheral blood is strongly related to physical performance. Iron deficiency anemia, in particular, causes easy fatigability and decreased performance in athletes. The objective of the present study was to explore the prevalence of anemia among athletes who are undergoing regular athletic practices. Materials and Methods: A total 52 male athletes between the ages of 1… Show more
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