![]() ![]() The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that globally, 42% of children under the age of 5 years old are anemic. This is also often due to a lack of iron in their diet. Heavy periods can cause iron deficiency anemia due to increased blood loss, but iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy is usually the result of a deficiency of iron in the diet.Īnemia is also common in young children. However, certain people may be at a higher risk of developing the condition, including: Who may have a low RBC count?Īnyone can develop anemia. If the body does not receive a regular supply of necessary nutrients, the RBCs may become malformed or die off faster than the body can replace them. The bone marrow continuously produces RBCs. Malnutrition can also cause a person to have a low RBC count. Several conditions can cause a person to have a low RBC count. ![]()
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