Global Gender Differences in Anaemia and Its Possible Correction: An Explorative Study

Anaemia is a common, multifactorial condition which cuts across all the sections of the population and is associated with a variety of adverse outcomes, including mortality. Globally prevalence of anaemia is 71.25 percent in females while it 40.2 percent in males, making it a major public health issue to the researchers. Considerable changes in growth pattern, lifestyle, food quality, dietary habits and behaviour are likely to influence the gender differences in the prevalence of anaemia. Anaemia is an indicator of poor health and nutrition both. The most dramatic health consequences of anaemia is increased risk of maternal and child mortality. Haemoglobin level is the primary and most reliable indicator of anaemia.
Ayurveda the Ancient Indian Medicine System has several preventive measures to correct the anaemia level in human body. In this study different dynamics of Ayurvada like Dincharya (daily routine), Rhitucharya (seasonal routine) and Aharvidhi (eating habits) have been considered and found effective to combat the disease and address the regression of contributing factor as well. The outcome of this study revealed a new dimension of integrated approach of above measures in reducing the prevalence of global anaemia.