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| − | '''Anemia''' is one of the more common [[blood]] disorders. It occurs when the level of healthy [[red blood cell]]s (RBCs) in the body becomes too low. This can lead to health problems because RBCs contain [[hemoglobin]], which carries [[oxygen]] to the body's tissues. Anemia can cause a variety of complications, including fatigue and stress on bodily organs. <ref>http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/heart/anemia.html</ref> | + | According to Kidshealth.org, '''Anemia''' is "one of the more common [[blood]] disorders. It occurs when the level of healthy [[red blood cell]]s (RBCs) in the body becomes too low. This can lead to health problems because RBCs contain [[hemoglobin]], which carries [[oxygen]] to the body's tissues. Anemia can cause a variety of complications, including fatigue and stress on bodily organs." <ref>http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/heart/anemia.html</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:26, October 7, 2008
According to Kidshealth.org, Anemia is "one of the more common blood disorders. It occurs when the level of healthy red blood cells (RBCs) in the body becomes too low. This can lead to health problems because RBCs contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to the body's tissues. Anemia can cause a variety of complications, including fatigue and stress on bodily organs." [1]