According to a recent study conducted on women in the UK, being anaemic during pregnancy could be linked to a 47 percent higher chance of the child having a heart condition at birth.
About Anaemia:
Anemia is a problem of not having enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the body's tissues.
Hemoglobin is a protein found in red cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to all other organs in the body.
Having anemia can cause tiredness, weakness, and shortness of breath.
There are many forms of anemia. Each has its own cause.
Some types of anemia are inherited, but people may also acquire or develop the condition during their lifetimes.
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.
Anaemia can be short-term or long-term. It can range from mild to severe.
Severe anemia can be life-threatening. This condition may also be a symptom of serious conditions like
A common type of anemia is iron-deficiency anaemia, which is usually caused by not eating or absorbing enough iron, or by losing blood.
Treatments for anemia might involve taking supplements or having medical procedures.
Eating a healthy diet might prevent some forms of anemia.
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