Hemoglobin is necessary for the oxygen needed by our cells to be delivered to the cells. If you have a reduced number of red blood cells or abnormal red blood cells or insufficient hemoglobin, the capacity of the vital fluid blood to carry oxygen to your body's tissues is reduced. This situation brings along symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, dizziness and shortness of breath. The optimal hemoglobin concentration required to meet our physiological needs varies according to age, gender, place of residence, smoking habits and pregnancy status. One of the most common causes of anemia is nutritional deficiency, especially iron deficiency. However, folate, B12 and vitamin A deficiencies, hemoglobinopathies and infectious diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis are among the important causes of anemia.
Anemia is a serious global public health problem, particularly affecting young children and pregnant women. WHO estimates that 42% of children under 5 and 40% of pregnant women worldwide are anemic.
If left untreated, anemia can cause many health problems. For this reason, it is of great importance for the person diagnosed with anemia to comply with the treatment plan given by the doctor to lead a healthy life.
Wishing you healthy days.
