Effects of Nutritional Anemia

Hello and welcome to today’s episode of Sangyan. In the last episode, we discussed the symptoms of anemia. Today, let’s look at who is most at risk and how anemia affects them.

Anemia doesn’t just make a person feel tired; it has long-term health consequences. Let’s explore how it affects different groups:

• Anemia in pregnant women can cause serious problems. It increases the chances of early birth, low baby weight, and health issues for the mother. In severe cases, it can even be life-threatening. Research shows that mothers with anemia are more likely to have weak babies who may suffer from poor nutrition and infections.
• Children and Adolescents – Anemia in children can slow brain development, weaken immunity, reduce school performance and increase absenteeism. In adolescents, especially girls, iron deficiency leads to low energy levels and irregular menstruation, affecting their health and future productivity.
• Working Adults – When hemoglobin levels drop, so does physical strength and concentration, leading to lower work productivity. Anemia is a major cause of absenteeism in workplaces and reduces efficiency in both mental and physical tasks.
• Elderly Individuals – In older adults, anemia can increase the risk of heart disease, muscle weakness, and falls, affecting their quality of life and independence.

Understanding these effects shows why treating and preventing anemia is so important. In our next episode, we’ll discuss simple ways to prevent nutritional anemia through diet and lifestyle changes.Till then stay tuned and stay healthy!