What is Anemia?
Anaemia (WHO definition) is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal.
Haemoglobin is needed to carry oxygen and if you have too few or abnormal red blood cells, or not enough haemoglobin, there will be a decreased capacity of the blood to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues.
NFHS Anemia Classification
Types of Anemia
Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Caused by insufficient iron levels, leading to a decrease in the production of red blood cells
Vitamin-Deficiency Anemia
Caused by low levels of vitamin B12 or folic acid, which are essential for red blood cell production.
Pernicious Anemia
A type of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, usually caused by impaired absorption due to a lack of intrinsic factor.
Hemolytic Anemia
Caused by the premature destruction of red blood cells.
Aplastic Anemia
Occurs when the bone marrow does not produce enough new blood cells.
Sickle Cell Anemia
A genetic disorder that results in misshapen red blood cells, causing various complications.
Thalassemia
A genetic disorder resulting in the production of abnormal or insufficient hemoglobin.
Anemia of Chronic Disease
Often occurs in people with chronic illnesses like cancer, HIV/AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, and kidney disease.
Fanconi Anemia
A rare, inherited blood disorder leading to bone marrow failure.
Autoimmune HemolyticAnemia
Occurs when the immune system mistakenly destroys red blood cells.
Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
CA rare inherited bone marrow failure syndrome, often present at birth.
Pure Red Cell Aplasia
A rare condition where the bone marrow ceases to produce red blood cells.
Causes & Risk Factors
Inherited red blood cells disorders
Deficiency of nutrients: Iron, vitA, folate, vitB12
Chronic disease
Heavy menstruation and pregnancy-ralted issues
HIV
Parasitic Infection
Anemia Symptoms
Anemia Signs
