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Hematological and biochemical parameters, including hemoglobin, ferritin, and serum 25(OH)D\n                      <jats:sub>3<\/jats:sub>\n                      , were measured.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The prevalence of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia was 5.0% and 6.7%, respectively, while 75% of women exhibited vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency. 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