A 1-year-old female is diagnosed with anemia secondary to insufficient erythropoiesis. The most likely cause is:
A) genetic factors.
B) an iron deficiency.
C) a hemoglobin abnormality.
D) a erythrocyte structural abnormality.

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An iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia in young children, as they have a high demand for iron to support their rapid growth and development. Insufficient iron intake, poor iron absorption, or iron loss due to chronic blood loss may contribute to this deficiency. Genetic factors, hemoglobin abnormalities, and erythrocyte structural abnormalities are less common causes of anemia in young children.

A 1-Year-Old Female Is Diagnosed with Anemia Secondary to Insufficient