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National Anaemia Day 2025: Causes, symptoms and how to prevent iron-deficiency anaemia


Published on 2025-03-21 02:23:17 - Moneycontrol
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  • Iron-deficiency anemia can affect your energy levels and cognitive function. Early detection and proper treatment can help prevent complications. Here are the various symptoms, causes, and prevention tips of this disorder.

National Anaemia Day, observed on June 1st, aims to raise awareness about anaemia, a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, which impairs the blood's ability to carry oxygen. The article from Moneycontrol discusses the causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies for iron deficiency anaemia, the most common type. Causes include inadequate dietary iron intake, poor absorption of iron, blood loss, and increased iron needs during growth or pregnancy. Symptoms can range from fatigue, weakness, pale skin, shortness of breath, to more severe issues like heart palpitations. Prevention involves consuming iron-rich foods like red meat, lentils, spinach, and fortified cereals, enhancing iron absorption by pairing these foods with vitamin C sources, and addressing underlying health conditions or dietary restrictions. The article also emphasizes the importance of regular health check-ups to monitor iron levels, especially for at-risk groups such as women of childbearing age, pregnant women, infants, and children.

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