The World Health Organization says anemia is a serious global public health problem, affecting 571 million women and 269 million young children worldwide.
By publishing a report on Monday, May 15, this organization urged all nations to work towards reducing the prevalence of anemia in women of reproductive age by half by 2025.
According to this organization, anemia is more common in low-and-middle income countries.
Anemia increases the risk of infection and death, impairs cognitive function, and causes excessive fatigue, poor pregnancy outcomes, and poor growth and development.
