Contents:
- Medical Video: Different Types of Anemia
- Why do anemia attack women more?
- How to prevent anemia in women?
Medical Video: Different Types of Anemia
Anemia can affect anyone, but it turns out there are more cases of anemia in women than men.According to Riskesdas data in 2013, cases of anemia in Indonesian women reached23.9% compared to anemia in men which amounted to 18.4 percent. The incidence of anemia in female adolescents in Indonesia is even high, at 22.7 percent.
Why do anemia attack women more?
If you have anemia, your body does not have enough red blood cells. The tendency of a person to have anemia is measured by low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that helps blood carry oxygen from the lungs throughout the body.Hematocrit is the percentage of red blood cell count per 100 ml of blood volume.
Woman has lower hemoglobin and hematocrit levels than men. In healthy men, the normal hemoglobin level is around 14-18 g / dL and the hematocrit is 38.5 to 50 percent. Well, in healthy women,the normal level of hemoglobin can be around 12-16 g / dL and the hematocrit is 34.9 to 44.5 percent. This difference makes women more susceptible to anemia than men. If you have anemia, your body does not get oxygen-rich blood to maintain all its functions.
Besides that, women are basically requires higher iron intake compared to men. Conditions specifically experienced by women, for example menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause then demand the woman's body to get more iron. Even young women who are in puberty need more iron intake than puberty boys. If not sufficient, these conditions make women at risk of developing iron deficiency, which can develop into anemia.
Another factor that causes anemia in women is when labor and childbirth period. Maternity makes a woman losing a lot of blood, making it more susceptible to anemia than men. The more often you get pregnant and give birth, the more likely women are to experience chronic anemia.
How to prevent anemia in women?
Anemia can be caused by unmet iron requirements. Therefore, to prevent anemia, you are advised to multiply eating sources of iron. Also multiply mwill and drinks that help the body absorb iron. For example orange juice, strawberries, broccoli, or other fruits and vegetables that contain vitamin C. Avoid drinking coffee or tea as a drink when eating. These drinks will make it difficult for the body to absorb iron.
Take anemia medication if necessary, but consult with your doctor first. In addition, also talk to your doctor about problems around menstruation (for example, mens blood that comes out a lot) or digestive problems, such as diarrhea, if you experience it.
