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- Dictionaryanaemic/əˈniːmɪk/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) suffering from anaemia: "the doctor said you were a bit anaemic" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a person suffering from anaemia: "cumin seeds are a rich source of iron and hence very beneficial for anaemics"
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Anaemia is a serious global public health problem that particularly affects young children, menstruating adolescent girls and women, and pregnant and postpartum women. 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. Fact sheets. Databases and tools.
May 1, 2023 · Anaemia is an indicator of poor nutrition and other health problems. Common and non-specific symptoms of anaemia include: tiredness. dizziness or feeling light-headed. cold hands and feet. headache. shortness of breath, especially upon exertion. Severe anaemia can cause more serious symptoms including:
Anaemia is a condition in which there is a reduced number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin concentration within the red blood cells is lower than normal. Haemoglobin is needed to carry oxygen and if you have too few or abnormal red blood cells, or not enough haemoglobin, there will be a decreased capacity of the blood to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues. This results in symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, dizziness and shortness of breath, among others. The optimal haemoglobin ...
Anaemia is defined as a haemoglobin concentration below a specified cut-off point; that cut-off point depends on the age, gender, physiological status, smoking habits and altitude at which the population being assessed lives.
Mar 5, 2024 · The objective of this guideline is to provide updated, clear, evidence-informed normative statements on the use of haemoglobin concentrations to assess anaemia and on the best approaches in its measurement in individuals and populations. The purpose of the guideline is to improve the diagnosis of anaemia, grounded in gender, equity and human ...
ANAEMIA, A PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM Anaemia, defined as haemoglobin concentration below established cut-off levels (1), is a widespread public health problem with major consequences for human health as well as social and economic development. Although estimates of the prevalence of anaemia vary widely and accurate data are often lacking, it can be assumed that in resource-poor areas significant proportions of young children and women of childbearing age are anaemic.
Jul 14, 2004 · Towards an integrated approach for effective anaemia control Anaemia, defined as haemoglobin concentration below established cut-off levels, is a widespread public health problem with major consequences for human health as well as social and economic development. Although estimates of the prevalence of anaemia vary widely and accurate data are often lacking, it can be assumed that in resource-poor areas significant proportions of young children and women of childbearing age are anaemic.
Nutrition. Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Better nutrition is related to improved infant, child and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease), and longevity. Healthy children learn better.
WHO Global Anaemia estimates, 2021 Edition Global anaemia estimates in women of reproductive age, by pregnancy status, and in children aged 6-59 months Anaemia is associated with poor cognitive and motor development in children, and work capacity in adults, influencing country economic development. Among pregnant women, iron deficiency anaemia is also associated with adverse reproductive outcomes such as preterm delivery, low-birth-weight infants, and decreased iron stores for the baby ...
Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts. However, their impact on a body’s health are critical, and deficiency in any of them can cause severe and even life-threatening conditions. They perform a range of functions, including enabling the body to produce enzymes, hormones and other substances needed ...
