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url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/a-z-topic/anemia'
title: Anemia
author:
  name: 'Laura Banks'
  url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/user/98'
date: '2018-10-30T18:07:12+00:00'
updated: '2023-02-23T15:12:40+00:00'
type: topic
summary: 'Anemia is a condition where you have low numbers of red blood cells. These cells carry oxygen to your organs and tissues. It is a common condition in older adults, although it’s not caused by aging. Anemia has many causes, including some you can control. For example, in older people, a poor diet can lead to anemia.'
tags:
  - Health
published: true
---
 Anemia happens when a person has low numbers of red blood cells. These cells carry oxygen to a person’s organs and tissues. Anemia can have several causes, some of which a person can control.

[Basic Facts](/a-z-topic/anemia/basic-facts)

[Causes](/a-z-topic/anemia/causes)

[Symptoms](/a-z-topic/anemia/symptoms)

[Diagnosis & Tests](/a-z-topic/anemia/tests)

[Care & Treatment](/a-z-topic/anemia/care-treatment)

[Lifestyle & Management](/a-z-topic/anemia/lifestyle)