Anemia
Say: uh-nee-mee-uh
Red blood cells carry oxygen all over our bodies. People who have anemia have fewer red
blood cells than normal, which can make them feel tired because not enough oxygen
is getting to their bodies' cells. There are a lot of reasons why a person may have
anemia, but a common reason why some kids get anemia is because they don't get enough
iron
in the foods they eat. Iron is needed for red blood cells to work.
