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Anaemia - How to prevent?

Anaemia - Causes and Risk Factors

What causes of anemia?

Anaemia can arise from a range of causes, typically grouped into:

  • Iron deficiency
  • Folate and vitamin B12 deficiency
  • Inflammation
  • Bone marrow underproducing
  • Malignant bone marrow disorders (e.g. myelodysplastic syndrome, leukemia, myelofibrosis)
  •  Increased red blood cell breakdown
  • Thalassemia

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