Anemia
India’s Fight Against Anemia
Nourish. Prevent. Protect.
Why Anemia is a National Concern
- 67.1% of children and 59.1% of adolescent girls are anemic.
- 3 in 4 Indian women consume less dietary iron than needed.
- Anemia is both preventable and treatable.
What is Anemia?
Anemia is a condition where your blood has a lower-than-normal amount of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. This results in reduced oxygen flow to the body’s organs.
Symptoms: Fatigue, breathlessness, dizziness, cold hands/feet.
High-Risk Groups: Children under 5, adolescent girls, pregnant & lactating women.
The 6x6x6 Strategy of Anemia Mukt Bharat
6 Interventions
- Iron-Folic Acid Supplements
- Deworming
- Behaviour Change Campaigns
- Testing & Digital Tracking
- Fortified Foods
- Addressing Non-Nutritional Causes
6 Target Groups
Children 6–59 months
5–9 years
Adolescents 10–19 years
Pregnant women
Lactating mothers
Women of reproductive age
6 Institutional Mechanisms
School Health Programs
Health Centers
POSHAN Abhiyaan
Digital Tools
Village Health Days
Monitoring Committees
Progress Snapshot
💊 Over 15 crore children and adolescents received IFA supplements in a single quarter.
📲 Digital tools help track real-time data on screening and supplies.
📚 Programs are integrated into schools and community health missions.
Together Towards an Anemia-Free India
India’s sustained effort under Anemia Mukt Bharat is a beacon of inclusive public health. By focusing on women, children, and adolescents, we’re not just treating a disease—we’re breaking a generational cycle.
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