1. ANEMIA By: Emily

2. Definition of Anemia -  is one of the most common disorders of red blood cells….

3. Definition of Anemia -  characterized by a quantitative deficiency of the hemoglobin…

4. Definition of Anemia -  resulting in a reduction in the number of red blood cells.

6. Importance to teenagers  Lowers down the ability to exercise  Can develop into a deadly disease  Increased risk of shortness of breath while doing activities  Decreases the ability to do the things you used to do

7. Importance to teenagers  Teens should be better aware of their eating habits because Anemia makes you lethargic! Being lethargic means you have no energy to do the things you love.

8. Red blood cells  Red blood cells are disk-shaped cells that do not have a nucleus.

10. Hemoglobin  Hemoglobin is the part of red blood cells that carries the oxygen, which gives blood its red color.

11. Hemoglobin  Hemoglobin transports oxygen to the tissues.

12. Deficiency of hemoglobin  The hemoglobin deficiency caused by anemia results in these symptoms…

14. Symptoms  Weaknees  General fatigue  Paleness of the skin, eyes, and nail beds

16. STATS  From the mid 1980's to the early 2000's anemia decreased from-  10.8% to 6.9% in women  8.0% to 3.6% in children  There is an unknown cause to for this dicline in Anemia.

17. TIPS-  Make an appointment to see your doctor.

18. If you do have anemia :  Be more aware of your body  Watch out for symptoms for they can get worse

19. Questions to ask your doctor:  Are there and any vitamins or supplements I should take on a daily basis?  Will I feel sick/bad enough during my treatment that I might have to miss school? Should I let my teachers I am anemic?

20. Questions to ask your doctor:  What if I start feeling dizzy, enough to faint? What should I do in these situations?  What happens if I don't watch my anemia?

21. Treatments include:  Almonds,  Broccoli,  Dried beans,  Dried fruits,

22. Treatments include:  Enriched breads and cereals,  Lean red meat,  Liver,  Potatoes,

23. Treatments include:  Poultry,  Rice,  Shellfish, and  Tomatoes.

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