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Anemia

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

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ANEMIA

CELLULAR REGULATION
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ANEMIA

  • An abnormally low amount of circulating RBCs
  • Low hemoglobin concentration
  • May often go asymptomatic
  • More prevalent in women
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IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA

  • Most common form seen in older adults and women of children bearing age
  • Most common nutritional deficiency in children
  • Affects 3% of children
  • Pica is associated in pediatric clients
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RISK FACTORS

  • Poorly balanced diet
  • Inadequate iron intake
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CAUSES

  • Blood loss
  • Dietary deficiencies
  • Decreased absorption
  • Increased metabolic requirements
  • Chronic hemoglobinuria
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CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

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