Deficiency anemia: Causes, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment
Anemia is a prevalent condition caused by deficiencies in essential nutrients such as iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid, impacting the blood’s ability to carry oxygen and affecting quality of life. The main deficiency anemias include iron deficiency anemia and megaloblastic anemia, which have different causes and symptoms. Intervention through supplementation and health education is crucial for prevention and effective treatment, especially in vulnerable populations.
Authors
- Débora Priscilla Araújo Maciel
- Geovanna Araújo Maciel
- Ana Carolina Beltrami
- Thiago dos Santos Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9165-8251)
- Isabel Cristina Araújo Vieira
- Suzana Mateus Alexandrino de Brito
- Letícia Almeida Quixabeira
- Priscila Daniela Português Silveira Soares
- Anna Claudia Espelho de Almeida
- Eloisa Gomes Sartin
- Aluildo de Moura Oliveira
- Julia da Silva Ferreira Duarte
- Marcia Caparroz Nogueira
Institutions
- Universidade Federal do Acre (BR)
- Universidade Nove de Julho (BR)
- Universidade Brasil (BR)
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais (BR)
- Universidade de Rio Verde (BR)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-09-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.56238/iiicongressmedicalnursing-022
- Primary Topic
- Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00