Anemia

Anemia (American English) or anaemia (Commonwealth English), which literally means "without blood," is a deficiency of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin. This results in a reduced ability of blood to transfer oxygen to the tissues. Hemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying protein in the red blood cells) has to be present to ensure adequate oxygenation of all body tissues and organs.

External links

• Iron Deficiency Anemia - emedicine.com
• Ambulatory Management of Common Forms of Anemia - American Academy of Family Physicians
• Anemia Lifeline