With reference to Anaemia, consider the following statements:1. Anaemi...
Statement 1: Anaemia can be caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12.
Statement 2: The 6X6X6 strategy is associated with the Anaemia Mukt Bharat plan.
Explanation:
1. Anaemia can be caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12:
- Anaemia is a condition characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells or a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin in the blood.
- Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 are essential for the production and maturation of red blood cells.
- Vitamin A deficiency can lead to a condition called megaloblastic anaemia, which is characterized by the production of large, abnormal red blood cells.
- Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to pernicious anaemia, which is characterized by the inability of the body to absorb sufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 from the diet.
- Therefore, both Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 deficiencies can contribute to the development of anaemia.
2. The 6X6X6 strategy is associated with the Anaemia Mukt Bharat plan:
- The Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) plan is a government initiative launched in 2018 with the aim of reducing the prevalence of anaemia in India.
- The 6X6X6 strategy is one of the key components of the AMB plan.
- The strategy focuses on six target beneficiary groups, which include pregnant women, lactating mothers, children aged 6-59 months, adolescent girls, adolescent boys, and women of reproductive age.
- The strategy aims to provide six interventions, which include the provision of iron and folic acid supplementation, deworming, behavior change communication, dietary diversification, screening, and treatment of severe anaemia.
- By implementing this strategy, the Anaemia Mukt Bharat plan aims to reduce the prevalence of anaemia in the target beneficiary groups by 3% per annum.
- Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
In conclusion, both statements 1 and 2 are correct. Anaemia can be caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12, and the 6X6X6 strategy is associated with the Anaemia Mukt Bharat plan.
With reference to Anaemia, consider the following statements:1. Anaemi...
- According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), women in the reproductive age group and having haemoglobin levels lower than 12 grams per decilitre (g / dL), as well as children under five with haemoglobin levels lower than 11.0 g / dL are considered anaemic.
- Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anaemia, although other conditions, such as folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin A deficiencies, chronic inflammation, parasitic infections, and inherited disorders can all cause anaemia. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- Anaemia Mukt Bharat plan is based on a life cycle approach, providing preventive and curative mechanisms through a 6X6X6 strategy including six target beneficiaries, six interventions and six institutional mechanisms for all stakeholders to implement the strategy. Hence, statement 2 is correct.