Individuals with SCD and thalassemia are more prone to micronutrient and macronutrient deficiencies related to hyperreactive hematopoiesis, the physiologic response to chronic anemia Common vitamin and mineral deficiencies that impact hematologic wellness across the lifespan include deficiencies of iron, vitamin B 12 , folate, and vitamins A, C, D, and K

Anemia affects approximately 1.8 billion individuals worldwide, most often affecting young children, pregnant individuals, and older adults Non-Hispanic Black pregnant clients have the highest prevalence of IDA, particularly during their third trimester of pregnancy

thalassemia — an inherited blood disorder characterized by less oxygen-carrying protein (hemoglobin) and fewer red blood cells in the body. hematopoiesis — the formation of blood cellular components. functional iron deficiency — a state in which iron is insufficiently incorporated into erythroid precursors even though body iron stores are apparently adequate. multiple myeloma — a blood cancer affecting plasma cells that are found in the bone marrow; abnormal plasma cells multiply rapidly, crowd out normal blood-producing cells, and produce an abnormal….