BANGKOK, May 8 – The Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, revealed that 37 percent of Thai women have iron deficiency anemia. Eat foods high in iron, such as meat, blood, liver and seafood, to prevent anemia. and iron deficiency anemia
Dr. Suwanchai Wattana Yingcharoenchai Director-General of the Department of Health said that the World Health Organization. Has set May 8 of every year as World Thalassemia Day. which thalassemia disease It is a type of anemia caused by abnormal red blood cells. causing anemia or anemia It can also be inherited. In addition, the most common cause of anemia is caused by inadequate intake of iron-rich foods that the body needs. excessive menstruation It is more common in adolescent and reproductive-age women. and the detection of parasitic worms in the body, such as hookworm disease Because hookworms feed on blood The symptoms of iron deficiency include: Pale face, conjunctiva, lips, palms and small pale, tired, easily tired, slow to grow, slow to learn
Dr. Suwanchai went on to say that from the Health Data Center of the Ministry of Public Health in 2023, it was found that pregnant women 31.2% of them had anemia and women of reproductive age aged 15 to 49 years who were screened for anemia. while not pregnant Found anemia 37 percent. 0 which the World Health Assembly Global Nutrition Targets has set Reduce the rate of anemia among women of reproductive age to 50% by 2030. Preventing anemia or anemia In addition to providing iron and folic acid supplement tablets, the Department of Health also recommends eating food from the 5 food groups and high iron foods as follows: 1) Meat Red meat such as beef and pork are high iron foods. And the body can absorb and use directly 2) blood, liver, organs from animals which is a source of iron and many other nutrients such as protein, vitamin B, copper, selenium 3) seafood such as cockles, mussels, shrimp, tuna 4) egg yolk is a food that is easy to eat every day. Children of school age and people with no health problems should eat regularly. 5) Green Leafy Vegetables Many types of green leafy vegetables are high in iron, such as spinach, kale, gourd, spinach, and broccoli. Children of school age and people with no health problems should eat regularly. 5) Green Leafy Vegetables Many types of green leafy vegetables are high in iron, such as spinach, kale, gourd, spinach, and broccoli. Children of school age and people with no health problems should eat regularly. 5) Green Leafy Vegetables Many types of green leafy vegetables are high in iron, such as spinach, kale, gourd, spinach, and broccoli.
“In addition, it should be eaten with vegetables. Fruits that are high in vitamin C such as bell peppers, oranges, papayas, pineapples, guava, strawberries, lychees, rambutans will help improve iron absorption and 6) should not eat food. Along with cow’s milk, soy milk, because of the calcium in milk. And the phytates in soy milk impair iron absorption. However, eating alone may not help treat anemia. If anemia or iron deficiency anemia is suspected Don’t leave it until the symptoms are severe. Consult your doctor or health professional. If necessary, take iron supplement tablets. should be eaten continuously and follow-up blood tests as recommended, ”said the Director-General of the Department of Health.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency