Why Anemia Is Highly Prevalent Among Women In The Global South
According to a recent study published in The Lancet Hematology, in 2021, the leading cause of anemia globally was dietary iron deficiency (66.2% of all anemia cases). Women are far more likely to have anemia than men. While approximately 444 million men are anemic, 825 million women were diagnosed with the condition.
Nicholas Kassebaum, adjunct professor of global health and of health metric sciences, is quoted.