February 13 World Anemia Awareness Day...Heart disease risk if anaemia is left unattended ↑
Feb 11, 2025
February 13th of each year is 'World Anemia Awareness Day'.
It was co-founded in 2022 by the Society of Patient Blood Management (SABM) and the non-profit Human Touch Media Foundation, and this year, an event will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to raise awareness of anemia and iron deficiency and to promote the importance of preventive measures.
Anemia is a disease that affects more than two billion people worldwide. According to the National Health and Nutrition Survey, the prevalence of anemia in the population aged 10 or older reaches 11.6% in Korea. In particular, more than 80% of the total is classified as iron deficiency anemia. In the elderly, chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and inflammatory diseases can be the cause. A decrease in the function of cytokines, which are homeostatic regulatory substances that keep immunity and cells constant, may lead to anemia due to poor absorption and transport of hematopoietic nutrients such as iron.
Symptoms include fatigue, difficulty breathing, lethargy, and palpitations, and if left unattended, the hands and feet can become cold and problems such as headaches, dizziness, dizziness, and memory loss can occur. In severe cases, the nails may become concave.
In addition, neglect of anemia can increase the risk of heart disease. A study published in the Journal of American Heart Association in 2018 found that people with two-year hemoglobin levels out of the normal range have an increased risk of death from acute myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular disease after 10 years.
Therefore, early detection and active management of anemia are important, and it is necessary to receive appropriate treatment through regular tests. Iron deficiency anemia can be treated with oral iron drugs or intravenous iron injections.
JW Pharmaceutical conducted a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of treating anemia on the occasion of the 「World Anemia Awareness Day」. It delivered promotional materials with chocolate to executives and employees working at JW headquarters in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do, informing them of the meaning of 「World Anemia Awareness Day」 and the importance of treating anemia.
A representative from JW Pharmaceutical said, "JW Pharmaceutical supplies "Perinject (component name: Peric Carboximaltoz)" and strives to improve the quality of life of patients suffering from iron deficiency-related diseases."We will continue to carry out various activities that can be of practical help to patients in the future."
It was co-founded in 2022 by the Society of Patient Blood Management (SABM) and the non-profit Human Touch Media Foundation, and this year, an event will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to raise awareness of anemia and iron deficiency and to promote the importance of preventive measures.
Anemia is a disease that affects more than two billion people worldwide. According to the National Health and Nutrition Survey, the prevalence of anemia in the population aged 10 or older reaches 11.6% in Korea. In particular, more than 80% of the total is classified as iron deficiency anemia. In the elderly, chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and inflammatory diseases can be the cause. A decrease in the function of cytokines, which are homeostatic regulatory substances that keep immunity and cells constant, may lead to anemia due to poor absorption and transport of hematopoietic nutrients such as iron.
Symptoms include fatigue, difficulty breathing, lethargy, and palpitations, and if left unattended, the hands and feet can become cold and problems such as headaches, dizziness, dizziness, and memory loss can occur. In severe cases, the nails may become concave.
In addition, neglect of anemia can increase the risk of heart disease. A study published in the Journal of American Heart Association in 2018 found that people with two-year hemoglobin levels out of the normal range have an increased risk of death from acute myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular disease after 10 years.
Therefore, early detection and active management of anemia are important, and it is necessary to receive appropriate treatment through regular tests. Iron deficiency anemia can be treated with oral iron drugs or intravenous iron injections.
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A representative from JW Pharmaceutical said, "JW Pharmaceutical supplies "Perinject (component name: Peric Carboximaltoz)" and strives to improve the quality of life of patients suffering from iron deficiency-related diseases."We will continue to carry out various activities that can be of practical help to patients in the future."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
