40% of women in India suffer from anemia, do you know the reason?

Anemia: The problem of blood deficiency i.e. anemia is quite common among Indian women. According to WHO, anemia is a serious problem. Young children, girls after menstruation, pregnant or postpartum women are more affected. According to the study, 40% of children aged 6-59 months are anemic and 37% of pregnant women are vulnerable to anemia. While 30% of women aged 15-49 years are also at risk. Let us know the risk, symptoms and preventive measures of anemia in women…

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what is anemia

According to health experts, the risk of anemia increases due to low hemoglobin levels in the body. Hemaglobin is a type of protein that helps in the functioning of the body. It increases the number of red blood cells in the body and maintains the flow of oxygen to the blood cells. This problem becomes more pronounced when there is less iron in the body. Excessive caffeine, cigarettes, and alcohol can also cause anemia as the body is not able to absorb iron properly.

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Symptoms of Anemia in Women

cold hands and feet

respiratory distress

yellowing of the skin

weakness, dizziness, headache

pain in bones, joints, stomach, chest

irregular heartbeat

cause of anemia

1. Iron and vitamin B12 deficiency

2. Due to genetics

3. Drinking too much coffee, tea, cigarettes and alcohol

What to do to avoid anemia

1. Maximum iron intake. Eat iron rich foods like spinach, beetroot, chicken, apples, pomegranate, watermelon, dates, almonds, raisins, amla and jaggery.

2. Eat foods rich in vitamins A and C. Like- orange, lemon, pepper

3. Make sure you take folic acid. Eat green leafy vegetables, bananas, peanuts, broccoli, chicken and sprouts.