40% women in India are suffering from anemia, know the reason

Anemia: The problem of anemia is quite common among Indian women. According to WHO, anemia is a serious problem. It affects small children, girls after periods, pregnant or postpartum women more. According to the study, 40% of children between 6 and 59 months have anemia and 37% of pregnant women are suffering from anemia. While 30% of women between 15 and 49 years are also at risk. Let us know the risk, symptoms and ways to avoid anemia in women…

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what is anemia

According to health experts, the risk of anemia increases due to low hemoglobin in the body. Hemoglobin is a type of protein that helps in body functioning. This increases the red blood cells in the body and maintains the flow of oxygen in the blood cells. When there is less iron in the body, this problem increases. Excessive caffeine, cigarettes and alcohol can also cause anemia, because due to this the body is not able to absorb iron properly.

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Symptoms of anemia in women

cold hands and feet

respiratory distress

Yellowing of the skin

Weakness, dizziness, headache

Pain in bones, joints, stomach, chest

Irregular heartbeat

Cause of anemia

1. Iron and vitamin B12 deficiency

2. Due to genetics

3. Drinking too much coffee, tea, cigarettes, alcohol

What to do to avoid anemia

1. Consume iron in large amounts. Eat iron-rich foods like spinach, beetroot, chicken, apple, pomegranate, watermelon, dates, almonds, raisins, amla, jaggery.

2. Eat foods rich in vitamin A and C. Such as orange, lemon, capsicum

3. Make sure to take folic acid. Eat green leafy vegetables, bananas, peanuts, broccoli, chicken and sprouted grains.