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What Is Anemia?

Internet URL

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/anemia/anemia_whatis.html   

Sponsoring Agency

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Description

This publication provides an overview and overlook of anemia (uh-NEE-me-eh). It is a condition in which your blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells. The page links to additional information about anemia, including causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and prevention.

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Review Date

10/28/2008