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(D52.8) Other folate deficiency anaemias
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88 431 in individuals diagnosis other folate deficiency anaemias confirmed
7 252 deaths with diagnosis other folate deficiency anaemias
8% mortality rate associated with the disease other folate deficiency anaemias
Diagnosis other folate deficiency anaemias is diagnosed Women are 12.73% more likely than Men
38 589
Men receive the diagnosis other folate deficiency anaemias
3 483 (9.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other folate deficiency anaemias
3 769 (7.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other folate deficiency anaemias - 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 other folate deficiency anaemias
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other folate deficiency anaemias - what does this mean
Other folate deficiency anaemias are caused by a lack of dietary folate or impaired absorption of folate in the body. this can be due to malabsorption syndromes, certain medications, or an inadequate diet. in some cases, genetic mutations can also cause folate deficiency anaemias.
What happens during the disease - other folate deficiency anaemias
Other folate deficiency anaemias are a group of conditions characterized by a deficiency of folic acid, a vitamin necessary for the production of red blood cells. this deficiency can be caused by inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption, or increased metabolic demands, leading to impaired red blood cell production and anaemia. in some cases, the underlying cause can be genetic, such as in cases of certain inherited enzyme deficiencies.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
- Serum ferritin
- Serum folate
- Vitamin B12 level
- Reticulocyte count
- Peripheral blood smear
- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
- Genetic testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: Treat the folate deficiency anaemia
- Educate the patient about the importance of folate in their diet.
- Prescribe folic acid supplements.
- Increase dietary intake of folate-rich foods.
- Monitor the patient's response to treatment.
- Encourage the patient to take regular physical activity.
- Encourage the patient to avoid alcohol consumption.
- Monitor the patient's haemoglobin levels.
- Monitor the patient's red blood cell count.
- Monitor the patient's white blood cell count.
- Monitor the patient's platelet count.
14 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other folate deficiency anaemias - Prevention
Folate deficiency anaemias can be prevented by eating a diet that is rich in folate, including foods such as green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and fortified cereals. taking a daily multivitamin that contains folic acid can also help prevent folate deficiency anaemias. additionally, pregnant women should take a daily prenatal vitamin that contains folic acid to help prevent birth defects.