Risk Factors for Anemia

Understanding Anemia
Anemia is a condition when the number of red blood cells is lower than normal. In addition, anemia occurs when hemoglobin in the red blood cells is not enough, such as iron-rich protein that gives blood red color. This protein helps red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs throughout the body.

Therefore, the body that does not get enough oxygen-rich blood will experience anemia. As a result, a person may feel tired or weak. In addition, other symptoms that may appear are shortness of breath, dizziness, or headaches .

Here are some types of anemia that can occur:

• B12 deficiency anemia.
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• Folic deficiency anemia.
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• Iron deficiency anemia.
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• Anemia due to chronic diseases.
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• Hemolytic anemia.
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• Aplastic anemia.
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• Megaloblastic anemia.
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• Pernicious anemia.
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• Sickle cell anemia.
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• Thalassemia.

Risk Factors for Anemia
The following are factors that increase a person's risk of developing anemia:
Lack of vitamins and nutrients such as low iron, vitamin B-12, and folate.

• Bowel disorders, so the ability to absorb nutrients and vitamins is reduced.
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• Have a chronic disease.
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• There is a history of the same disease in a family of sufferers
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• Other factors such as exposure to toxic substances, the body's immune condition, and so forth.

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