Weakness, dizziness, pale skin, shortness of breath –- if you think iron deficiency anemia happens only to women, think again. Truth be told, it can happen to anyone. Regardless of age and gender, iron deficiency anemia can hit anyone; maybe even you. As it affects billions of people worldwide, it only says that a lot of people are vulnerable to this condition. Read on and find out who’s most at risk of iron deficiency anemia.
1. Adults with internal bleeding and health-risk factors
This includes males and females suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcer, and surgery complications resulting in blood loss. People who are undergoing kidney dialysis are also potential candidates of iron deficiency because kidneys can no longer produce enough hormones to produce red blood cells.
2. Teenagers
Underweight teens are potential victims of iron deficiency anemia. This is especially true for adolescent girls with heavy menstrual periods. Blood loss from menstruation, often coupled with faulty diet and poor eating patterns (eg. exclusion of meat and fish in diet) can lead to iron deficiency.
3. Pregnant women
It’s interesting to know that about half of pregnant women are most likely to develop iron deficiency anemia. This is because, as they’re already carrying another life in their womb, they also need to double up their iron supply. This is highly crucial because that extra iron is needed for the fetus’ healthy growth. Unfortunately, in some cases, this is overlooked.
4. Young children
Anemia is prevalent in young children, especially toddlers and those who are in preschool age. One glaring reason for this is the amount of cow’s milk that they take. Too much of this dairy prevents children’s young bodies from absorbing iron found in foods. Hence, the vulnerability to iron deficiency. Another factor is the presence of lead found in children’s blood. Lead, which could’ve been ingested from polluted air, soil and paint (usually from outdoor playing) and water containing lead, inhibits the body from producing healthy red blood cells, resulting in anemia.
5. Vegetarians
People who usually exclude a certain food group from their diet are usually at risk of iron deficiency anemia. Common to this are vegetarians who do not consume meat and fish which are good sources of iron. Over time, totally eliminating this from one’s plate may cause iron problems. The same applies to those following a very low-fat diet avoiding high-fat, iron-rich foods like red meat. In such cases, an uptake of non meat sources of iron like beans, tofu, spinach, and green leafy veggies is highly recommended.
Help Fight Anemia With Iron + Vitamin B-Complex + Folic Acid (Hemarate FA)
Iron deficiency anemia: it can happen to anyone, but it can also be prevented and treated. Start by taking Iron + Vitamin B-Complex + Folic Acid (Hemarate FA). It is a nutritional supplement with iron, folic acid, and B-complex vitamins all working together for the formation of healthy blood cells to help fight iron deficiency anemia.
Take one tablet daily or as directed by your doctor. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
ASC Ref No. U200P072120HS, U051P081420HS, U127P071421HS
Sources:
https://www.ekfdiagnostics.com/who-has-the-highest-risk-of-developing-anemia.html
https://www.hoacny.com/patient-resources/blood-disorders/what-iron-deficiency-anemia/who-risk-iron-deficiency-anemia
