{"id":4049,"date":"2019-04-25T06:15:59","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T06:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/?p=4049"},"modified":"2023-10-12T12:45:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T07:15:27","slug":"iron-deficiency-and-dietary-improvement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/iron-deficiency-and-dietary-improvement\/","title":{"rendered":"Iron Deficiency And Dietary Improvement"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ANEMIA\"<\/p>\n

Abnormally low hemoglobin level<\/strong><\/a> is defined as ANEMIA. The several kinds of anemia\u00a0are produced by a variety of underlying causes. \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

As per WHO, Iron deficiency<\/strong><\/a> is thought to be the most common cause of anemia<\/a><\/span><\/strong> globally, although other conditions, such as folate, vitamin B12, chronic inflammation, parasitic infections, and inherited disorders can all cause anemia.<\/p>\n

Here it is about Iron Deficiency Anemia<\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n

Iron is an essential element for the formation of hemoglobin in red\u00a0blood\u00a0cells and plays an important role in transport of oxygen to body’s tissues.<\/p>\n

Without enough oxygen in your blood you may feel tired, weak, and short of breath.<\/p>\n

Hemoglobin Cut Off Points<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Age or Sex Group<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAnemia Measured by Hemoglobin (g\/dl)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nAll Anemia<\/strong><\/td>\nMild Anemia<\/strong><\/td>\nModerate Anemia<\/strong><\/td>\nSevere Anemia<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Men > 15 yrs.<\/strong><\/td>\n< 13.0<\/td>\n12-12.9<\/td>\n9.0-11.9<\/td>\n< 9.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Non pregnant women > 15 yrs.<\/strong><\/td>\n< 12.0<\/td>\n10-11.9<\/td>\n7.0-9.9<\/td>\n< 7.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pregnant Women<\/strong><\/td>\n< 11.0<\/td>\n10-10.9<\/td>\n7.0-9.9<\/td>\n< 7.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Children 6-59 mos.<\/strong><\/td>\n< 11.0<\/td>\n10-10.9<\/td>\n7.0-9.9<\/td>\n< 7.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Children 5-11 yrs.<\/strong><\/td>\n< 11.5<\/td>\n10-11.4<\/td>\n7.0-9.9<\/td>\n< 7.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Children 12-14 yrs.<\/strong><\/td>\n< 12.0<\/td>\n10-11.9<\/td>\n7.0-9.9<\/td>\n< 7.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note:<\/strong> 1<\/strong><\/span>.<\/span> <\/strong>Hemoglobin is an oxygen carrying protein in red blood cells that binds oxygen through its iron component. 2. Hemoglobin concentration<\/strong><\/a> in whole blood is a common indicator for diagnosing anemia. 3. Hemoglobin values defining anemia change as altitude increases. 4. Medical and\/or research resources should be consulted about the most appropriate estimates of hemoglobin values defining anemia in high altitude populations, as these may change by age group and location.<\/span><\/p>\n

Deficiency of Iron in Body<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The deficiency of iron<\/a><\/span><\/strong> in the body may be due to following reasons<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n