Nytimes iconNytimesSep 7, 2026

Does ‘Ferritin Face’ Mean You Have an Iron Deficiency? Here’s How to Tell.

Almost one in three adults in the United States are deficient in iron, but the diagnosis is often missed by doctors.

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Almost one in three adults in the United States are deficient in iron, but the diagnosis is often missed by doctors.

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