#Healthierlives Anaemia: What it is; how to overcome it

#Healthierlives Anaemia: What it is; how to overcome it

Anaemia impairs health and well being in women and increases the risk of maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes. Anaemia affects half a billion women of reproductive age worldwide. In 2011, 29% (496 million) of non-pregnant women and 38% (32.4 million) of pregnant women aged 15–49 years were anaemic. The prevalence of anaemia was highest in south Asia and central and west Africa. While the causes of anaemia are variable, it is estimated that half of cases are due to iron deficiency. In some settings, considerable reductions in the prevalence of anaemia have been achieved; however, overall, progress has been insufficient. Further actions are required to reach the World Health Assembly target of a 50% reduction of anaemia in women of reproductive age by 2025.

anemia-jpg-large

HASA Pulse 2022

Read the latest HASA Pulse by clicking here

Search Centre

News Archives

Fill in your details to

Sign Up for Our Monthly Newsletter

We don’t spam. Our newsletter is filled with research articles and HASA related content and announcements.
Example Image