Anemia and Its Public Health Implications in Population Health

Authors

Sahar Abdul Wahab ALShaban, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, IraqFollow
Raghda Shams Akram, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, IraqFollow
Alaa Al-Noori, Al-Esraa University, Pharmacy College, Baghdad, IraqFollow
Noor Thair Tahir, National Diabetes Center, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, IraqFollow

Article Type

Review

Abstract

One to three percent of people worldwide suffer from anemia, a condition that impairs brain development, increases illness and mortality, and lowers labor productivity. Developing successful interventions to address specific causes of anemia and evaluating anemia management programs require an understanding of the numerous and diverse causes of anemia. The description and categorization of anemia, the physiological processes by which anemia arises, the importance of inherited hemoglobin abnormalities in specific populations, and a number of circumstances that contribute to the development of anemia are all covered. The conclusion of this review is as follows. Anemia is a significant global health risk factor for all individuals (adult and children). In order to keep people healthy, anemia should be recognized and treated as soon as possible. Anemia is also necessary for the body’s defense against disease. and bolstering the immune system.

Keywords

Anemia, Pathology, Etiology, Cause of anemia, Types of anemia, Vitamin, Nutrition

Recommended Citation

ALShaban, Sahar Abdul Wahab; Akram, Raghda Shams; Al-Noori, Alaa; and Tahir, Noor Thair (2025) "Anemia and Its Public Health Implications in Population Health," Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences: Vol. 6: Iss. 10, Article 14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70080/2790-7937.1068