Risk Factors of Anemia

Risk Factors of Anemia
 

• A diet lacking in certain vitamins A diet consistently low in iron, vitamin B-12 and folic acid increases your risk of anemia.

• Intestinal disorders

Ulcerative colitis, IBS, celiac disease, chron's disease puts you at risk of anemia because of poor absorption of nutrients.

• Menstruation

Girls and women who haven't experienced menopause are always at risk of iron deficiency anemia because of the loss of red blood cells.

• Pregnancy

If you're Pregnant and aren't taking a multivitamin with folic acid, you're at an increased risk of anemia.

• Chronic conditions

Cancer, kidney failure, toxic liver or another chronic condition, may cause anemia of chronic disease.

• Family history

If your family has a history of an inherited anemia, such as sickle cell anemia, you also may be at increased risk of the condition.

• Other factors

A history of certain infections, blood diseases and autoimmune disorders, alcoholism, exposure to toxic chemicals, and the use of some medications can affect red blood cell production and lead to anemia.

• Age

Older people above 65 years of age are at increased risk of anemia.