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Anemia afflicts nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide, but there are practical strategies for reducing it

  • Written by William Gardner, Researcher in Neonatal and Child Health at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington
Anemia afflicts nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide, but there are practical strategies for reducing itAnemia symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue.Peter Dazeley/The Image Bank via Getty Images

Anemia is a major health problem, with nearly 2 billion people affected globally. It afflicts more people worldwide than low back pain or diabetes – or even anxiety and depression combined.

Despite this, investments in reducing...

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