Anaemia - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBJul 12, 2024 · Anaemia is a serious global public health problem that particularly affects young children, menstruating adolescent girls and women, and pregnant and postpartum women. WHO estimates that 40% of children 6–59 months of age, 37% of pregnant women, and 30% of women 15–49 years of age worldwide are anaemic. Fact sheets. Databases …
Anaemia - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBMay 1, 2023 · Anaemia is an indicator of poor nutrition and other health problems. Common and non-specific symptoms of anaemia include: tiredness. dizziness or feeling light-headed. cold hands and feet. headache. shortness of breath, especially upon exertion. Severe anaemia can cause more serious symptoms including:
Guideline on haemoglobin cutoffs to define anaemia in individuals …
WEBMar 5, 2024 · Appropriate guidelines for measuring haemoglobin and defining anaemia are crucial for both clinical and public health medicine but require consideration of a range of complexities across different populations. The objective of this guideline is to provide updated, clear, evidence-informed normative statements on the use of haemoglobin ...
Anaemia - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBAnaemia is a condition in which there is a reduced number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin concentration within the red blood cells is lower than normal. Haemoglobin is needed to carry oxygen and if you have too few or abnormal red blood cells, or not enough haemoglobin, there will be a decreased capacity of the blood to carry oxygen to the …
Anemia - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBLa anemia se produce cuando no hay suficiente hemoglobina en el cuerpo para transportar oxígeno a los órganos y tejidos. En casos graves, la anemia puede causar deficiencias en el desarrollo cognitivo y motor de los niños y las niñas. También puede causar problemas a las mujeres embarazadas y a sus bebés.
Anaemia - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBAnaemia is a global problem affecting all countries. Resource-poor areas are often more heavily affected because of the prevalence of infectious diseases. Malaria, HIV/AIDS, hookworm infestation, schistosomiasis and other infections such as tuberculosis contribute to the high prevalence of anaemia in some areas.
Anemia - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBLa anemia es una afección en la que el número de glóbulos rojos o la concentración de hemoglobina que contienen son inferiores a lo normal. La hemoglobina es una proteína necesaria para transportar oxígeno. Cuando una persona tiene muy pocos glóbulos rojos, estos son anómalos o no contienen suficiente hemoglobina, se reduce la capacidad ...
WHO technical meeting on considerations to determine …
WEBApr 29, 2021 · Scope and purposeThe World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated a project to review global guidelines on haemoglobin cutoffs to define anaemia. The activities include retrieving, summarizing and assessing the currently available evidence to inform updated WHO recommendations on the use and interpretation of haemoglobin …
Nutritional anaemias: tools for effective prevention and control
WEBNov 13, 2017 · This reference document aims to help Member States and their partners in their efforts to make informed decisions on the appropriate nutrition actions to prevent and control nutritional anaemias. The suggestions, steps and course of actions proposed are intended for health workers covering a wide audience, including policy-makers, …
Micronutrients - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBJul 5, 2022 · Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts. However, their impact on a body’s health are critical, and deficiency in any of them can cause severe and even life-threatening conditions.