Anaemia In Women and Children

WHO Global Anaemia estimates, 2021 Edition

Global anaemia estimates in women of reproductive age, by pregnancy status, and in children aged 6-59 months

Anaemia is associated with poor cognitive and motor development in children, and work capacity in adults, influencing country economic development.

Among pregnant women, iron deficiency anaemia is also associated with adverse reproductive outcomes such as preterm delivery, low-birth-weight infants, and decreased iron stores for the baby, which may lead to impaired development.

Failure to reduce anaemia may result in millions of women experiencing impaired health and quality of life, and may impair children’s development and learning. Anaemia is an indicator of both poor nutrition and poor health.