Iron deficiency is causing 50% of anemia

HSPRIS – EFI

Wednesday, November 28

According to a Mexican researcher, at least half of the anemia causes at least iron deficiency, which can affect the physical and cognitive development of children and often result in death, if not treated well.

"The body needs iron to produce hemoglobin, a substance that allows oxygen to be stored and transported in the body." Iron deficiency anemia means that it "There is not enough iron, so red blood cells can not," said Yosemite Ledesma, director of Mexico's Department of Medicine. To work properly ".

On the International Day of Anemia, Ledesma explained that anemia is a blood disorder characterized by a low concentration of red blood cells, responsible for transporting oxygen into the body until it reaches the end of its life. to physiological processes.

According to figures from the World Health Organization, more than 1.620 million people suffering from anemia, or 24.8% of the world's population.

"This type of anemia occurs at any age and bad, although the most vulnerable groups are infants and children, as well as pregnant women or those of childbearing age," said the Mexican doctor.

In Mexico, according to the 2012 National Health Survey, 11.6% of women were anemic and 17.9% of pregnant women had the same problem.

She explained that when anemia occurs during pregnancy, it is due to the nutrients the child needs for growth, noting that at this stage, anemia increases the risk of abortion, fetal death. , low birth weight or premature birth, and risk of infant mortality, complications during delivery due to bleeding and increased mortality. "

The doctor noted that among the symptoms of this disease, fatigue or fatigue, sensitivity and mood swings, lack of concentration and memory problems and nail malformations, resulting in changes in color, shape and texture.

People suffering from anemia, colds, frequent and severe headaches, have difficulty breathing during activities such as climbing stairs. Women have severe menstrual bleeding.

She pointed out that this condition is treatable, using iron supplements "but the important thing is to follow up with a specialist, if any."

Finally, the expert recommended a diet rich in vegetables, green color, eating red meat, nuts and doing exercise, to give the body enough oxygen.