Which of these groups is the most likely to have anemia?

Anemia is a health condition that presents itself when there is a deficiency in the amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin that can be found in the blood. One of the easiest and most common ways to develop anemia is through a lack of iron. When this happens, people will begin to feel tired, weary, and may even have skin that is a paler shade than normal. Statistics on Iron Deficiency Anemia 1. The number of visits to emergency departments with anemia as the primary diagnosis: 209,000. 2. 9.6% of people who live in an assisted living or residential care setting are diagnosed with anemia. 3. The average length of stay for someone diagnosed with anemia as their first-listed diagnosis: 4.1 days. 4. Based on the body iron model, 14% of children under the age of 2 are considered to be anemic. 5. Routine iron supplementation is recommended for high-risk infants six to 12 months of age. 6. The number of deaths that are annually attributed to iron deficiency anemia every year: 4,988. 7. In developing countries every second pregnant woman and about 40% of preschool children are estimated to be anemic. 8. Anemia is aggravated by worm infections, malaria and other infectious diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis. 9. Iron deficiency affects more people than any other condition. 10. 10% of persons aged 65 and older have anemia and those in this age demographic with this condition are 2x more likely to be hospitalized for a fall. 11. 80% of chemotherapy patients have severe anemia. 12. ...

Infants and Young Children Infants and young children need a lot of iron to grow and develop. The iron that full-term infants have stored in their bodies is used up in the first 4 to 6 months of life. Premature and low-birth-weight babies (weighing less than 5.5 pounds) are at even greater risk for iron-deficiency anemia. These babies don't have as much iron stored in their bodies as larger, full-term infants. Iron-fortified baby food or iron supplements, when used properly, can help prevent iron-deficiency anemia in infants and young children. Talk with your child's doctor about your child's diet. Young children who drink a lot of cow's milk may be at risk for iron-deficiency anemia. Milk is low in iron, and too much milk may take the place of iron-rich foods in the diet. Too much milk also may prevent children's bodies from absorbing iron from other foods. Children who have lead in their blood also may be at risk for iron-deficiency anemia. Lead can interfere with the body's ability to make hemoglobin. Lead may get into the body from breathing in lead dust, eating lead in paint or soil, or drinking water that contains lead. Teens Teens are at risk for iron-deficiency anemia if they're underweight or have chronic (ongoing) illnesses. Teenage girls who have heavy periods also are at increased risk for the condition. Women Women of childbearing age are at higher risk for iron-deficiency anemia because of blood loss during their monthly periods. About 1 in 5 women of childbe...