What is Nutritional Anemia?
Hello and welcome to today’s episode of Sangyan, where we bring you valuable insights from public health and well-being. I’m your host, Sakshi, and today we are discussing an important health concern—Nutritional Anemia.
Anemia occurs when the level of hemoglobin in the blood drops, resulting in a reduced oxygen supply to the body. This can make a person feel breathless, less stamina, weak, and tired. The primary causes include deficiencies of iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid. Other contributing factors include deficiencies of vitamins A, B2, B6, C, D, and E.
Did you know that more than 50% of women and children in India suffer from anemia? According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), around 57% of women aged 15-49 and 67% of children under 5 in India are anemic. Anemia affects pregnant women, young girls, and children the most, impacting their health, growth, and daily activities.
So, what causes this deficiency? And how can we prevent it? Stay with us as we uncover these aspects in our upcoming episodes! Till then stay tuned and stay healthy.