One-quarter of female Army recruits have a chronic iron deficiency
By JEANETTE STEELE | The San Diego Union-Tribune (Tribune News Service) | Published: June 16, 2017
As military women are vying for newly open combat jobs, the Army has found that a quarter of female recruits have a chronic iron deficiency.
"Iron deficiency can actually be reflected in poor aerobic fitness levels and physical performance," said Scott McConnell, who spoke to the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services on Wednesday, according to Military.com.
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