Why is anemia a common problem among Indian women?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

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6+ Yrs

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Anemia is most prevalent in women in India especially because they are entirely focussed on eating rice and wheat more than green (leafy) vegetables. Hence, women are recommended to eat more green leafy vegetables which can help from preventing anemia.

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