Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia. About 20% of women, 50% of pregnant women and 3% of men are iron-deficient.

What is iron-deficiency anemia?

Iron is present in all cells of the body and plays a key role in improving the quality of blood; it assists in the formation of hemoglobin and increases resistance to stress and disease. Iron-deficiency anemia occurs when there is less iron in the body and can result in symptoms such as fatigue, headache, weakness, pale skin, dizziness, irritability and lack of concentration.

What are the causes?
Common causes are inadequate consumption of iron or inability to absorb iron from the diet, blood loss, either from disease or injury.

• Low consumption of iron-rich foods
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