Anaemia Flashcards
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Anaemia
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A Lack of iron in the blood
2
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Why do we need iron?
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Iron is required for the formation of haemoglobin, which helps to transport oxygen around the body
3
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Symptoms for anaemia
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-weakness
-yellow skin
-irregular heartbeat
-problems with breath
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Who can become anaemic?
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-growing children
-adolescents( particularly girls)
-pregnant women
-vegetarians and vegans
-older adults
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Reasons for anaemia
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-pregnancy
-lack of iron in the diet
-menstruation
-diseases that affecting absorption of iron
-growth
6
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Iron rich foods
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-red meat
-liver
-nuts
-dried fruit
-vegetables(spinach)
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Treatment for anaemia
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-iron rich food
-vitamin C helps with the absorption of iron
-limit your tee and coffee
-breast(грудне) milk for babies
