Candidates include the inherited condition sickle cell anaemia, in which a single gene defect disrupts haemoglobin production with serious consequences for patients, who suffer anaemia because their bodies are starved of oxygen.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/feb/05/how-far-should-we-go-with-gene-editing-in-pursuit-of-the-perfect-human

Candidates include the inherited condition sickle cell anaemia, in which a single gene defect disrupts haemoglobin production with serious consequences for patients, who suffer anaemia because their bodies are starved of oxygen.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/feb/05/how-far-should-we-go-with-gene-editing-in-pursuit-of-the-perfect-human

'He has lost about 15 kg in weight, he can't eat half the food that they are providing because it triggers his kidney problems, so there is no proper nutrition, he has anaemia, he is tired all the time.

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In 2019, anaemia affected 40 per cent of children between six months and five years of age, 37 per cent of pregnant women, and 30 per cent of women 15–49 years of age.

Source: https://punchng.com/anaemia-affects-840-million-women-children-globally-who/

It's important to note that individuals who do not have anaemia can have suboptimal levels of iron, making them feel run-down and tired.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1734604/blood-clots-risk-factors-iron-deficiency

Seven years ago a GP at a new surgery checked Liz for chronic anaemia, and during the testing she was also sent to have a colonoscopy with a Gastroenterologist.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/diets/1844775/michael-mosley-weight-loss-Mediterranean-diet

The amount of blood they consume however is generally small and unlikely to cause significant blood loss leading to anaemia, a study found.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/us/1804279/Mum-and-gran-charged-with-murder-after-girl-dies-from-lice-infection

The GP may also take a blood test to see if you have iron deficiency anaemia.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/health/red-flag-bowel-cancer-signs-31210696

They were therefore able to live long enough in spite of the recurrent burden of extremely painful sickle cell anaemia symptoms to have children of their own even though their quality of life was very poor and they frequently died in young adulthood.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/malaria-ii/

This causes the symptoms of anaemia, such as tiredness, breathlessness and an increased risk of excessive bleeding.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11885105/Doctors-thought-abusing-baby-bruises-actually-leukaemia.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Those with sickle cell anaemia have inherited one sickle cell gene each from their mother and father, which is why pre-conceptual screening is important."

Source: https://www.mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/sickle-cell-disease-leaves-weak-27810862

“Turmeric was associated with significant iron deficiency anaemia, consistent with the binding of available iron in the gut and the prevention of absorption," explained the authors of the report.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1740536/iron-deficiency-risk-factors-turmeric

• Why is Sickle Cell anaemia so under-diagnosed and how can it be prevented?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-key-april-17-2023-know-about-encounter-killing-sickle-cell-anaemia-milk-inflation-and-sudan-conflict-8561653/