Anemia

Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to body tissues. It can make you feel tired and weak. There are many forms, each with its own cause.

3 million Americans
Severity: Moderate
Chronic Condition
Not Contagious
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At a Glance

What is it?
Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to body tissues. It can make you feel tired and weak.
Who it affects
Women, elderly, chronically ill

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
  4. MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
  5. World Health Organization (WHO) — who.int
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