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Health Encyclopedia: Anemia Introduction

Introduction


Anemia is an abnormal reduction in red blood cells.

This photmicrograph shows normal red blood cells (RBCs) as seen in the microscope after staining.

Anemia is a global problem, at its worst in developing countries. But it is by no means absent in industrialized nations. An estimated 3.4 million Americans suffer from anemia. Anemia is not a single disease but a condition, like fever, with many possible causes and many forms. Causes of anemia include nutritional deficiencies, inherited ...

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Health Guide

Diabetes Diet: Weight Control for Type 2 Diabetes
...aim for a small but consistent weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. Most patients should follow a diet that supplies at least 1,000 1,200 kcal/day for women and 1,200 1,600 kcal/day for... Read more »
Heart healthy Dietary Changes: low carb diet, low fat diet, weight loss
Dietary ChangesLow Carbohydrate DietsThe Atkins diet restricts healthful complex carbohydrates in vegetables and particularly in fruits that are known to protect against heart disease. The Atkins... Read more »
Preventing Obesity: Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance
...to be very beneficial.Some Tips for Losing Weight. The following offer some general suggestions for dieters:Start with realistic goals. Diet failure is extremely common and the odds of significant... Read more »
Type 2 diabetes Diet: Lifestyle Changes
A simple heart-healthy diet with weight control and exercise may be sufficient for some people with type 2 diabetes. Some patients may be able to control their blood sugar with... Read more »
Low Cholesterol Diets and Lifestyle Changes
...therapy, the absolute mandate for improving cholesterol levels is to first make changes in lifestyle (both diet and exercise). Even when drugs are used, healthy diet and physical activity are... Read more »

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