Impact of Iron Deficiency Anemia on Neurobehavioral and Cognitive Development in Children Aged 6 to 24 Months

Exclusion Criteria

• •Presence of congenital or chronic illnesses that could affect
• •neurodevelopment, such as Down syndrome or cerebral palsy.
• •History of severe infections or trauma within 3 months prior to enrollment that
• •could influence neurodevelopmental outcomes
• •Current use of medications or treatments that may interfere with iron metabolism (e.g., iron supplementation or blood transfusions in the last 6 months)
• •Premature birth (before 37 weeks of gestation) or low birth weight (\< 2,500 grams)
• •Parental refusal to provide consent or non-compliance with study procedures.