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Nutritionist| Maternal, Child, Adolescent Nutrition & Health| Food systems enthusiast

🌹Non- nutritional causes of anemia 🌹 Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that significantly increases the risk of #anemia. Individuals with sickle cell disease have abnormally shaped red blood cells, leading to various complications such as acute pain episodes, infection and organ damage. What could be done ❗❗❗ 🎀Increase awareness of sickle cell disease to facilitate early diagnosis and intervention. 🎀Advocate for improved access to comprehensive care services for individuals with sickle cell disease. 🎀Support research for innovative treatments and potential cures for the condition. 🎀Educate individuals with sickle cell disease on self-care practices. 🎀Encourage genetic counseling for informed family planning decisions. #anemiaawareness #hiddenhungerawareness

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