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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.
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
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