Why do people get anaemia?
Anaemia is caused by many different factors, thus, there are many types of anaemia. Anaemia can be caused by losing blood. This may be a gradual blood loss, for example in women having periods, or a sudden blood loss, such as if a stomach ulcer bursts. Anaemia is also caused by your b6dy not producing enough red blood cells. This occurs if your diet does not include enough iron, vitamin B12 or folic acid. It also occurs if your bone marrow (where your red blood cells are made) is damaged, as in leukaemia, or is not working hard enough, as in kidney disease or in some forms of cancer. Anaemia is also caused by your red blood cells maturing and being broken down too quickly. This occurs in some conditions that are inherited, such as sickle-cell anaemia, or it may be due to an acquired condition, such as malaria or kidney failure. Anaemia can be caused by other chronic illnesses, such as kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tuberculosis, and irritable bowel syndrome. Who gets anaemia? An
