Anaemia
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
What is Anaemia?
Anaemia is a condition characterised by a deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells. Anaemia occurs when there is a reduced level of red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood. It is often caused by iron deficiency.
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SYMPTOMS:
Faintness
Weakness
Tiring easily
Breathlessness
Orthostatic hypotension
Tinnitus
Altered sense of taste
Brittle or spoon nails
Strange food cravings
Loss of appetite
Concentration difficulties
Irritated easily
Racing heart or palpitations
Frequent headaches
Pale skin
Thirst
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Impact on Dimensions of Health
Physical Health
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Loss of appetite(not having the right diet)
- Lack of exercise due to tiredness and breathlessness
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MENTAL HEALTH
- Lack of concentration
- Depression from constantly feeling tired
- School performance suffers
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Data and Statistics
- 10% of non-pregnant young women have anaemia.
- 11% pregnant young women not taking iron supplements.
- 2.3% of the female population reported having anaemia in the 2001 National Health Survey, ABS.
- 0.3% of the male population reported having anaemia in the 2001 survey.
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Risk Factors
-a diet lacking in certain vitamins(eg. Iron, vitamin B12, and folate)
-intestinal disorders which affects absorption of nutrients.
-pregnancy
-chronic conditions(eg. Cancer, kidney failure, liver failure).
-family history of inherited anaemia.
-breastfeeding(baby takes mother's store of iron).
-menstruation, causes loss of red blood cells.
-being an athlete(excessive exercise causes iron loss via sweat).
-blood loss, via heavy periods, stomach and bowel problems, ulcers.
-damaged veins or bleeding piles(haemorrhoids)
-defective red blood cell production or red blood cell destruction.
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Protective Factors
-making sure that certain food groups are consumed on a regular basis(including dairy foods, lean meats, nuts, legumes, fresh fruit and vegetables).
-if you are a vegetarian who doesn't eat dairy products then you should take vitamin and mineral supplements regularly.
-healthy eating: red meats, poultry, fish, eggs, dried beans, lentils, green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grain breads and cereals, tofu.
-foods high in iron include: lean meat, raisins, chicken, spinach, eggs, dried beans, molasses, iron-fortified cereals and breads, dried fruits, oysters, liver, prune-juice.
-have plenty of vitamin C in your diet which increases absorption of iron.
-avoid too much tea and coffee because they can interfere with iron absorption.
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