By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. Reviewed by Frances Briggs Oct 9 2025 Despite looking and feeling well, thousands of Britons may be living with silent iron deficiency, as new research uncovers a hidden health gap affecting especially women of menstruating age.   Study:  Ironically unwell: anaemia and iron deficiency among health-aware adults in the UK. Image Credit: Motortion Films/Shutterstock.com Despite appearing healthy, thousands of UK adults unknowingly live with anemia and iron