Lauren Ball
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Worried your toddler isn’t getting enough iron? Here’s what parents need to know (opens the original)
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The devastating recent deaths of three toddlers in Queensland, linked to low iron levels, have understandably left many parents wondering whether their own child is getting enough iron. The good news is that life-threatening iron deficiency is uncommon. But being low in iron is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in young children. So it’s worth understanding why iron matters and how to tell if they’re getting enough. There are simple ways to help children meet their iron needs. Iron he
Australians live longer than previous decades but spend more years in poorer health (opens the original)
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A new snapshot of the nation’s health, released today by the Australian Institute Health and Welfare, shows Australians are living longer than in previous decades. Australia’s long-term life expectancy growth is one of the great successes of modern medicine, public health and improved living conditions. But living longer doesn’t necessarily mean living well. The report shows the average time spent in poor health also rose since 2003. A previous report from the same institute found a man born in
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