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Multivariate regression analyses showed that higher Hb at birth and early treatment of blood transfusion reduced the risk of ID\/IDA at 3 months (all <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt; 0.05); while higher level of Hb at 3 months (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> = 0.004) and formula feeding reduced the occurrence of ID\/IDA at 6 months (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt; 0.05); males had a 3.35 times higher risk to develop ID\/IDA than girls (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> = 0.021). No differences in growth and side effects were found.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusion:<\/jats:bold> A daily dose of 2 mg\/kg iron supplement is beneficial to maintain iron homeostasis in majority preterm infants within 6 months regardless of their neonatal anemia history. 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