I got 99 problems and a transfusion would solve 98 of them-ANAEMIA

INTRODUCTION

Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the hemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

·???????Fatigue, Weakness, dizziness, Drowsiness

·????????Children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable, with an increased risk of maternal and child mortality.

·???????Iron deficiency anemia has also been shown to affect cognitive and physical development in children and reduce productivity in adults.

CAUSES- Anemia occurs when your blood doesn't have enough red blood cells. This can happen if:

·???????Your body doesn't make enough red blood cells.

·???????Bleeding causes you to lose red blood cells more quickly than they can be replaced

·???????Your body destroys red blood cells

Risk factors

·???????A diet lacking in certain vitamins and minerals, Intestinal disorders, Menstruation, Pregnancy.

·???????Chronic conditions- cancer, kidney failure or another chronic condition.

·???????Family history, Age(?People over age 65 are at increased risk of anemia).

?DIAGNOSIS

·???????Complete blood count (CBC), A test to determine the size and shape of your red blood cells

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PREVENTION- WHO oversees several programmers across all WHO Regions to help reduce the prevalence of anemia through treatment and prevention.

These guidelines, policies and interventions aim to

·?????Increase dietary diversity, Improve infant feeding practices, Improve the bioavailability,?Intake of micronutrients through fortification or supplementation with iron, folic acid and other vitamins and mineral, Social and behavior change communication strategies are used to change nutrition-related behaviors.

TREATMENT - While iron deficiency anemia is the most common form and is relatively easy to treat through dietary changes, other forms of anemia require health interventions that may be less accessible.

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