Risk factors for Anemia

The following factors may increase your risk of anemia:

• Women of childbearing age
• Pregnancy
• Older adults with other medical condition
• Infants younger than two years
• Poor diet low in iron, vitamins, and minerals
• Blood loss (eg, due to surgery or injury)
• Chronic or serious illness
• Chronic infections
• Family history of inherited anemia (eg, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia)