Anaemia

House of Lords written question – answered at on 25 November 2014.

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Photo of Baroness Masham of Ilton Baroness Masham of Ilton Crossbench

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action is being taken to reduce the number of patients admitted to hospital with iron deficiency anaemia.

Photo of Earl Howe Earl Howe The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health

Iron deficiency anaemia can be caused by a number of different underlying conditions and it is for health professionals to advise on the appropriate treatment for individual patients. The majority of people should be able to get all the iron their body requires by eating a varied and balanced diet.

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