New Delhi, March 6 -- justify;">Anaemia is defined as a reduction in haemoglobin levels, with thresholds of less than 12g/dL in women and less than 13g/dL in men. Often, anaemia is a sign of an underlying disease rather than a standalone condition and the prevalence is around 17-20% in older adults in developed countries.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Prashanth B, Consultant Hematology at KMC Hospital in Mangalore's Dr BR Ambedkar Circle, shared, "Most cases develop slowly, often without symptoms, but severe anemia can lead to weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath, and worsening of pre-existing conditions like heart failure, chronic kidney disease (CKD) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A Complete Blood Count (CB...