Anaemia : Recent Study
According to a recent study conducted on women in the UK, being anaemic during pregnancy could be linked to a 47 percent higher chance of the child having a heart condition at birth.
- Anemia is a problem of not having enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues.
- Hemoglobin is a protein found in red cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to all other organs in the body.
- Having anemia can cause tiredness, weakness, and shortness of breath.
- There are many forms of anemia. Each has its own cause.
- Some types of anemia are inherited, but people may also acquire or develop the condition during their lifetimes.
- WHO estimates that 40% of children 6–59 months of age, 37% of pregnant women, and 30% of women 15–49 years of age worldwide are anaemic.
- Anaemia can be short-term or long-term. It can range from mild to severe.
- Severe anemia can be life-threatening. This condition may also be a symptom of serious conditions like
- A common type of anemia is iron-deficiency anaemia, which is usually caused by not eating or absorbing enough iron, or by losing blood.
- Treatments for anemia might involve taking supplements or having medical procedures.
- Eating a healthy diet might prevent some forms of anemia.
