Who Is Mainly Affected With Anemia?
Although there are over 400 different forms of anemia, this health profile will only address the three most common: iron-deficiency anemia,
Anemias can also be caused by such conditions as external
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Prevent Iron Deficiency with Healthy Eating
The World Health Organization states that iron deficiency is the most common anemia (Centers for Disease Control, 2002), and it is... Read more »
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Fanconi's anemia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Fanconi's anemia is a disease passed down through families (inherited) that mainly affects the bone marrow. It results in decreased production of all... Read more »
Secondary aplastic anemia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Secondary aplastic anemia is a failure of the bone marrow to make enough blood cells. All blood cell types are affected.Alternative NamesAnemia -... Read more »
Megaloblastic anemia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Megaloblastic anemia is a blood disorder in which there is anemia with larger-than-normal red blood cells.Anemia is a condition in which the body... Read more »
Anemia: chronic disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells provide oxygen to body tissues. There are many... Read more »
Congenital spherocytic anemia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Congenital spherocytic anemia is a disorder of the surface layer (membrane) of red blood cells. It leads to red blood cells that are shaped like... Read more »
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