Hong Kong. 1. a former British crown colony comprising Hong Kong island (29 sq. mi.; 75 sq. km), Kowloon peninsula, nearby islands, and the adjacent mainland bordering SE China: reverted to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. 6,413,000; 404 sq. mi.ong Kong Island was occupied by the British during the Opium War (1839-1842) and ceded to them by the Treaty of Nanking (1842). Other portions of the colony were acquired in 1860 and in 1898 by a 99-year lease.
However, most signs and symptoms of iron deficiency in children don't appear until iron deficiency anemia occurs. If your child has risk factors for iron deficiency, talk to his or her doctor. Signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia might include: Pale skin. Fatigue. Slowed growth and development. Poor appetite.
People whose anemia is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B12 may have these symptoms: 1  A tingling, pins and needles sensation in the hands or feet. 2  Lost sense of touch. 3  A wobbly gait and difficulty walking.  Clumsiness and stiffness of the arms and 1  legs. Dementia.