Anaemia

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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.

About Anaemia

• 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.
• Anemia 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 cancer.
• A common type of anaemia 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.

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Anaemia FAQs

Q1. What is the main reason for anaemia?

Ans. The main reason for anaemia is a lack of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

Q2. Is anemia life threatening?

Ans. Yes, severe or untreated anemia can be life-threatening. 

Q3. What is the main role of hemoglobin in the body?

Ans. Carry oxygen from the lungs to other organs.

Source: BS