THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES TO THE DISEASE OF ANEMIA IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

The article presents data on the incidence, etiology, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of iron deficiency anemia (IDA), principles of diagnosis and treatment of the disease in children and adolescents. The article presents the most frequently used iron preparations for oral therapy, intramuscular and intravenous administration in Uzbekistan, their advantages and disadvantages, as well as the principles of monitoring the effectiveness of treatment. Various types of prevention are described: at the population level (fortification), in groups at risk of IDA development (complementing), primary and secondary prevention. Recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics on the prevention of IDA in the most vulnerable group of the population — infants and young children-are presented.