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(D52.9) Folate deficiency anaemia, unspecified
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88 431 in individuals diagnosis folate deficiency anaemia, unspecified confirmed
7 252 deaths with diagnosis folate deficiency anaemia, unspecified
8% mortality rate associated with the disease folate deficiency anaemia, unspecified
Diagnosis folate deficiency anaemia, unspecified is diagnosed Women are 12.73% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis folate deficiency anaemia, unspecified
3 483 (9.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis folate deficiency anaemia, unspecified
3 769 (7.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease folate deficiency anaemia, unspecified - Men aged 75-79 and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 10-39, 45-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 40-44, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-14, 25-29
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 5-9, 15-24, 30-95+
Disease Features folate deficiency anaemia, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Folate deficiency anaemia, unspecified - what does this mean
Folate deficiency anaemia is a type of anaemia caused by a lack of folate, a type of vitamin b. it can be caused by inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption, or increased demand for folate, such as during pregnancy. symptoms of folate deficiency anaemia include fatigue, paleness, shortness of breath, and a rapid heart rate. treatment typically involves taking a folate supplement and making dietary changes.
What happens during the disease - folate deficiency anaemia, unspecified
Folate deficiency anaemia is a condition caused by a lack of folate, a b vitamin, in the body. this deficiency can be caused by inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption, or increased folate requirements due to conditions such as pregnancy. the lack of folate in the body leads to an impaired ability to produce red blood cells, resulting in anaemia. symptoms may include fatigue, shortness of breath, pale skin, and a sore tongue. treatment typically involves dietary changes, supplementation, and in severe cases, blood transfusions.
Clinical Pattern
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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14 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Folate deficiency anaemia, unspecified - Prevention
Folate deficiency anaemia can be prevented by consuming a diet rich in folate-containing foods such as dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, citrus fruits, and fortified breakfast cereals. taking a multivitamin supplement that contains folate may also help prevent folate deficiency anaemia. additionally, pregnant women should take a prenatal vitamin that contains folate to help prevent folate deficiency anaemia.