How Does Anaemia Affect You?
- It reduces your quality of life and increases your risk of death.
- You are always tired and have less energy to do things you enjoy.
- Less oxygen reaches your brain, so you may not think so clearly.
- Your body is not able to fight off infections as it should.
- You are more likely to have heart conditions that could lead to congestive heart failure.
- Severe anaemia in children can stop growth and can adversely affect mental development.
- Anaemic children may have less concentration power and decreased alertness.
- Pregnant anaemic women are at an increased risk of poor pregnancy outcomes.