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Anemia

Anemia. Brittany Brown Nikayla Pasley-Watson Marta Gruzdova Chelsy Gray. About Anemia. Anemia is a chronic blood disorder that affects the production and lifespan of red blood cell

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Anemia

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  1. Anemia Brittany Brown Nikayla Pasley-Watson Marta Gruzdova Chelsy Gray

  2. About Anemia • Anemia is a chronic blood disorder that affects the production and lifespan of red blood cell • Symptoms: paleness, weakness, tiredness, chest pains, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, confusion, rapid breathing • Women and people with chronic diseases are at increased risk of anemia. Seniors also may have a greater risk of developing anemia because of poor diet and other medical conditions.

  3. Anemia Prevalence • Anemia is the most common blood condition in the U.S. It affects about 3.5 million Americans. • National anemia surveys have been conducted in only 25 developing countries, but the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 2 billion people worldwide are anemic. A severe public health problem exists when anemia prevalence is >40% in any group.

  4. Organizations • Sickle cell disease association of America

  5. Vitamin A Deficiency Causes Symptoms Acne Dry hair Fatigue Growth impairment Insomnia Hyperkeratosis (thickening and roughness of skin) Night blindness Weight loss • Inadequate intake • Fat malabsorption • Liver disorders

  6. Resources • (2009). Anemia. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/understanding-anemia-basics • (2009). Health encyclopedia-diseases and conditions. Retrieved from http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/112/main.html • (2009). Nutritional Deficiency and Its Symptoms. Retrieved from http://1stholistic.com/nutrition/hol_nutr-def-symptoms.htm • (2009). Understanding anemia-the basics. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/understanding-anemia-basics • (2007). Vitamin A. Retrieved from http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec01/ch004/ch004g.html

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