anaemia

• anaemia can be caused by iron deficiency
• iron is needed to make red blood cells - these cells carry oxygen from the lungs and travel in your blood around the body to where it is needed
• people with anaemia have a reduced amount of red blood cells
• causes of anaemia:

  • not eating enough iron-rich foods eg red meat and dark green leafy vegetables
  • losing iron through periods or during pregnancy
• health problems associated with anaemia:

  • tiredness
  • pale complexion
  • heart palpitations
  • headaches
  • abnormal fingernails