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HEMATOLOGICAL DISORDERS Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) Definition: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common nutritional deficiency in children, characterized by low hemoglobin levels due to inadequate iron stores. Causes & Risk Factors: Signs & Symptoms: Complications: Diagnosis: Management: Thalassemia Definition: Thalassemia is a genetic hemoglobinopathy characterized by defective hemoglobin synthesis, leading to chronic hemolysis and anemia. Types: Signs & Symptoms (Severe cases – Beta Thalassemia Major): Complications: Diagnosis: Management: