In summary, anaemia can mildly or severely impact your life, but it can be prevented by nutritional supplements, screening programs and receiving education on anaemia. Start taking prevention now and educate people on this topic!🩸

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Are there routine anaemia screening programs?

Yes, mostly for high risk groups like pregnant women and children. Developed systems use full blood counts and tests. In low-income areas, UNICEF supports anaemia screening in antenatal care and malaria programmes in endemic region screen for anaemia.

What interventions can reduce anaemia globally?

Disease management such as bed nets in Africa to prevent malaria. Global partnership such as the WHO have committed to supporting countries to reduce anaemia.
Maternal and child health like promoting breastfeeding so infants get sufficient nutrients.

What are the long and short term effects of anaemia?

Short-term effects include fatigue 😴, pale skin, shortness of breath😮‍💨, headaches🤕, and tachycardia (fast heart rate)❤️‍🔥 Long-term effects include heart problems❤️‍🩹, pregnancy complications🤰, and a weak immune system🤒. These affects quality of life.

Do you know your ideal haemoglobin levels?

Globally, levels should be <110 g/l for children under 5 years and pregnant women, <120 g/l for non-pregnant women and <130 g/l for men. These ranges vary due to menstruation and women, children’s growth for development and men’s typically lower blood loss

Did you know inflammatory diseases like HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis can cause anaemia?

Inflammation releases substances called cytokines (IL1 & IL6) which increase hepcidin production. Hepcidin block the body from using iron, and without iron, red blood cells can’t be made, resulting in anaemia.

Do you know what the common cause of anaemia is?

Iron deficiency! This is caused by poor diet, often seen in children👧🏽and blood loss in women due to menstruation🩸 Anaemia occurs the most in Africa and Southeast Asia due to limited healthcare and local infectious diseases such as Malaria🏥

Ever wondered which nutrients can cause anaemia?

Lack of iron,folate and B12 impairs red blood cell production (erythropoiesis)by disrupting DNA synthesis🧬leading to dysfunctional red cells resulting in fewer healthy red cells. Medications💊,genetics and infections can lead to nutrient deficiencies.

Do you know the definition of anaemia?

Anaemia is defined as have a low haemoglobin concentration. Haemoglobin transports oxygen around the body. The types of anaemia depend on mean corpuscular volume (MCV). There is low MCV, normal MCV and high MCV.

What interventions can reduce anaemia globally?

Disease management such as bed nets in Africa to prevent Malaria. Global partnerships such as WHO have committed to supporting countries to reduce anaemia. Maternal and child health like promoting breastfeeding so infants get sufficient nutrients.

What are long and short-term effects of anaemia?

Short term effects include fatigue😴, pale skin, shortness of breath😮‍💨, headaches🤕, and tachycardia (fast heart rate)❤️‍🔥Long-term effects include heart problems❤️‍🩹, pregnancy complications🤰, and a weak immune system🤒. These affect quality of life.

Do you know your ideal haemoglobin levels?

Globally, levels should be <110g/l for children under 5 years and pregnant women, <120g/l for non-pregnant women and <130g/l for men. These ranges vary due to menstruation in women, children’s growth for development and men’s typically lower blood loss.

Did you know inflammatory diseases like HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis can cause anaemia?

Inflammation releases substances called cytokines (IL1 & IL6) which increase hepcidin production. Hepcidin blocks the body from using iron, and without iron, red blood cells can’t be made, resulting in anaemia.

Do you know what the common cause of anaemia is?

Iron deficiency! This is caused by poor diet, often seen in children👧🏽 and blood loss in women due to menstruation🩸Anaemia occurs the most in Africa and Southeast Asia due to limited healthcare and local infectious diseases such as malaria🏥

Ever wondered which nutrients can cause anaemia?

Lack of iron, folate and B12 impairs red cell production (erythropoiesis) by disrupting DNA synthesis🧬 leading to dysfunctional red cells resulting in fewer healthy red cells. Medications💊, genetics and infections can lead to nutrient deficiencies.

Do you know the definition of anaemia?

Anaemia is defined as having a low haemoglobin concentration. Haemoglobin transports oxygen around the body. The types of anaemia depend on mean corpuscular volume (MCV). There is low MCV, normal MCV and high MCV.