Question

Some diseases/conditions are caused by deficiencies in these nutrients (vitamins). Name one such

disease, say what element is deficient, and describe the symptoms and treatment. Who usually gets
the disease? Is it more common in certain areas?

Answer 1

answer;

The most widespread nutritional deficiency worldwide is iron deficiency.

Iron deficiency can lead to anemia. This is a blood disorder that causes fatigue

symptoms;

Feeling tired or weak.

Having pale skin.

Having shortness of breath.

Sweating.

Being dizzy or feeling faint.

Rapid heartbeat.

Having headaches.

treatment;

Iron supplements taken by mouth.

Foods high in iron and foods that help your body absorb iron (like foods with Vitamin C).

Iron given through an intravenous (IV) infusion. (This is often a choice if you have chronic kidney disease, or CKD.)

Transfusions of red blood cells.

Women of childbearing age are the population with the most affected individuals, with an estimated 468 million being non-pregnant women.

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