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January 2009
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Volume 2, Issue 1
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Created with the patients’ well-being in mind, Anemia Watch reflects NAAC's mission to raise awareness about anemia among consumers, patients, and the people who treat them. Together, we can improve the lives of people living with anemia.
More About NAAC From Tots to Teens, Preventing Anemia
Making sure children eat a healthy, balanced meal is easier said than done. In fact, it is estimated that 1.2 million school-aged children in America are iron deficient and fewer than 2% of adolescents eat the recommended amount from each food group.
To help you, NAAC's Anemia and Children series discusses a few common causes and strategies for preventing anemia in children of different age groups. Be sure to check out all three articles in the series below, as well as the Patient's Guide to Oral Iron Supplements and the Anemia FAQs, new to the website this month.
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 Article Series: Children and Anemia
Part 1 - Infants Need Their Iron (0-3 Years)
Part 2 - Tools for School (3-12 Years)
Part 3 - Anemia in the Teen Scene (13-19 Years)
 Patient’s Guide to Oral Iron Supplements
Eating an iron-rich diet and taking a multivitamin containing iron may be a useful way to prevent iron deficiency anemia, but it is usually not enough to treat anemia once it has developed. If you are diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia, your doctor may recommend that you take an iron supplement. That's where NAAC can help, with a new Oral Iron Guide of over-the-counter supplements.
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NAAC answers frequently asked patient questions about anemia. Enjoy these new additions, with More FAQs answered online.
Select Anemia FAQs Answered
Anemia Basics
• What is anemia?
Restless Leg Syndrome
• What is Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)?
• What causes RLS and is it related to anemia?
• Can treatment relieve my RLS symptoms?
Iron Deficiency
• What is iron deficiency anemia and can I correct it by changing my diet?
• What is the difference between iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia?
• I have been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia and my doctor prescribed iron supplements. How long will it take for my blood to become normal?
Read More FAQs »
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Tell Us What You'd Like to See in Anemia Watch
The National Anemia Action Council values your opinion and would like to provide the best service to our readers. Please send staff your suggestions for topics concerning anemia that you'd like to learn more about.
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 SPOTLIGHT:
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
The AAP is a non-profit organization of 60,000 pediatricians that provides resources for the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. For nearly 80 years, the AAP has supported and promoted the idea that children have special developmental and health needs. More About the AAP
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More Resources
Information Handouts - Educational information describing anemia caused by different conditions including: aging, cancer, diabetes, vitamin deficiency, chronic kidney disease and more
Frequently Asked Questions - Answers to patients' questions
Anemia Glossary - Definitions for medical terms about anemia
Feature Articles - Articles covering anemia-related information
Symptoms Quiz - Questionnaire to print and take to a physician
Anemia Watch - Manage subscription with the links below
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