All you need to know about Anemia.
Anemia is a condition characterized by a reduction in the number of erythrocytes per unit of blood volume or a decrease in hemoglobin to below the level of normal/usual psychological need. Anemia is defined as the hemoglobin level below the 95th percentile for healthy reference population of men, women and children. Anemia however, is not a disease it is a symptom of a number conditions which may include: Extensive blood loss Excessive destruction of blood cells Decreased blood formation It is observed mainly in hospital patients. (Read the Full Article by clicking here .)