Thicker Than Water
a social and evolutionary study of iron deficiency in women
$90.44
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
22 October 2023
Summary
The Iron Ceiling: Unmasking Iron Deficiency in Women
A powerful investigation into the hidden hunger affecting women worldwide: iron deficiency. Up to 40% of reproductive-aged women globally suffer from iron deficiency anemia, contributing to 20% of maternal deaths. Despite these alarming statistics, routine screening remains uncommon.
The Iron Ceiling explores the reasons behind women’s vulnerability, utilizing evolutionary and social theories to dissect the causes…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780197665718 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0197665713 |
| Author: | Elizabeth M. Miller |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 22 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 440g |
| Dimensions: | 243mm x 157mm x 21mm |
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About The Author
Elizabeth M. Miller
Elizabeth M. Miller, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of South Florida. Her research focuses on social and evolutionary explanations for variation in maternal and infant physiology.
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