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:

1. Extensive blood loss
2. Excessive destruction of blood cells
3. Decreased blood formation

It is observed mainly in hospital patients.

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