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Approximately 30% of the global population has iron deficiency anemia, with women and children being the most affected. According to research from 1999 to 2018, the rates of iron deficiency anemia and mortality (death) associated with the condition have continued to rise in the United States. This article discusses how common iron deficiency anemia is, who is the most affected, and the associated mortality rates.  dragana991 / Getty Images Iron Deficiency Anemia Overview Iron deficiency anemia is a blood disorder that develops when a person's blood doesn't have enough red blood cells. The cause of this form of anemia is a lack of iron (iron deficiency). The body uses iron to produce a protein found in red blood cells. This protein assists the cells in carrying oxygen throughout the body. When someone suffers from iron deficiency anemia, there is a lack of viable red blood cells, and oxygen isn't transport

"We believe in our community this is long overdue," Eric Williamson, MD, 2021-2022 SCCT president, said in a recent interview with Cardiovascular Business . "But it is nice to see the broader medical community of medical care acknowledging and understanding the strengths of this technology." Those 2021 guidelines highlighted the importance of shared decision-making, which is also a key component of the SCCT's latest recommendations. "Once CCTA is deemed appropriate, shared decision-making between the clinician and patient is encouraged to review pros and cons of CCTA and to improve understanding and facilitate risk communication," according to the document. "Alternative diagnostic strategies should be discussed, including no further testing, observation and/or functional testing, if available." Additional coverage of the 2021 chest pain guidelines is available here and here.

In the right conditions, you cannot mistake the fact that you're near an industrial chicken farm. There's a walloping odor of mold and feces, even death, as if you've come upon a raccoon corpse rotting in a creek. Or that's how Greg Lanc describes it. Lanc grows corn and soybeans on a plot of land in Butler County, Nebraska, a half-mile north of a massive industrial chicken farm. Within three miles lie two other chicken facilities, built over the last few years, putting Lanc's home in the middle of a collective metropolis of more than two million chickens. "You constantly wonder, do I smell?" Lanc told me when I visited this summer. "Like my clothes, my house—if I go somewhere, do I smell like dead chickens?" I felt lucky that the summertime heat helped dampen the stench. Had I been here in March, Lanc said, it would have been overwhelming. He'd been worried, given that a virulent strain of avian influenza was surging through the country'

Missed your period? Or just eager to find out if the bun is indeed in the oven? Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy For some people, getting pregnant can take time and planning. For others … it just happens. If you've had unprotected sex recently, you may be wondering how long it may be before you know whether you're pregnant. Those over-the-counter tests say they're 99% accurate, but with something as important as whether you're carrying a baby, can you really rely on a piece of plastic you picked up in the supermarket health and beauty department? Yes. Home pregnancy tests are how most people find out they're pregnant, and for good reason, says OB/GYN Joi Robinson Tidmore, MD. They're safe, accurate and almost as qu

How it happens:  The hip is a ball-and-socket joint that is padded and protected by smooth cartilage during movement. When that cartilage breaks down due to overuse, aging, stress on the body from obesity, and/or any number of other factors, bone rubs against bone, causing pain and other symptoms. It's a common area for OA to develop. And, while RA usually starts in the smaller joints, it can show up in the hip as well. "The hip really drives the boat," says Dr. Gibson, who specializes in both hip and knee disorders. "If the hip isn't working, the feet and ankles are under stress, and it becomes harder to move your knee. A person may notice a 'locking' noise with movement, decreased range of motion, a limp, and/or pain in the groin that can move down the leg and up into the back. You might eventually start to walk with an altered gait." Self-care: Start an exercise program (or change the one you have to avoid high-impact sports,

The most common cause of body aches without a fever include stress and sleep deprivation.  If you have body aches without a fever, it could still be a sign of a viral infection like the flu.  If your body aches are severe or last more than a few days, you should see your doctor. Body aches are feelings of pain or soreness all over your body. They are a common symptom of viral illnesses like the flu. If sickness is the cause of your body aches, you're likely to also have a fever, but in some circumstances, you may have body aches without a fever. Here are the most common causes of body aches without a fever.  1. Stress  Stress can cause body aches, but the pain differs from illness-related aches, says Nate Favini, MD, the medic

If you are wondering why your eyes are itchy, then you should check out this list that explains the common conditions that can cause itchy eyes. Written by Arushi Bidhuri | Published : September 15, 2022 1:30 PM IST 1 / 8 Causes Of Itchy Eyes Eyes are one of the most delicate organs of the body, and also an organ people don't pay attention to as much as they should. People tend to ignore eye-related problems because they are common. However, people forget that eye problems can deteriorate over time and lead to permanent damage. Even scratchy eyes could be an indication that something is wrong. There are moments when the itching is so intense that you feel helpless. Here are some possible causes of itchy eye