Abstract
Anaemia is a widespread public health problem with major consequences for human
health as well as social and economic development (WHO 2004). It is defined as a
condition characterised by haemoglobin concentration below established normal
reference levels that differ according to age, gender, population and other aspects
such as the geographical location and altitude (Silver, 2014). Iron deficiency anaemia
(IDA) is the most common type of anaemia. It is characterized by reduced red blood
cell production as a result of low iron stores. More than 2 billion people globally are
believed to be affected by IDA, and according to Pavord et al., (2011), it is
particularly prevalent in less developed countries. IDA is associated with worse
clinical outcomes that include diminished quality of life, prolonged hospitalization,
increased risk of maternal and child mortality as well as reduced work capacity of
individuals thus leading to serious economic consequences. Effective IDA
management that include the treatment and monitoring as well as other
preventative measures follows the prompt and accurate diagnosis. According to
Short (2013), the diagnosis of IDA requires laboratory-confirmed evidence of
anaemia, as well as evidence of low iron stores.
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Alabi, James "The Adequacy of Iron deficiency Anaemia (IDA) investigations and management thereof within the Namibian private health care system." Afribary. Afribary, 05 May. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/the-adequacy-of-iron-deficiency-anaemia-ida-investigations-and-management-thereof-within-the-namibian-private-health-care-system. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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Alabi, James . "The Adequacy of Iron deficiency Anaemia (IDA) investigations and management thereof within the Namibian private health care system." Afribary (2021). Accessed April 25, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/the-adequacy-of-iron-deficiency-anaemia-ida-investigations-and-management-thereof-within-the-namibian-private-health-care-system