Enhancing anemia diagnostics and accessibility in India: a policy recommendation for effective anemia management

Anemia remains a major public health issue in India, with a high prevalence among women, children, and vulnerable populations. Current diagnostic methods vary, impacting the accuracy and comparability of data across regions and complicating anemia tracking. Policy proposals include standardizing dia...

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Main Authors: Shyamkumar Sriram, Soni Sharma
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Health Services
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frhs.2025.1529094/full
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description Anemia remains a major public health issue in India, with a high prevalence among women, children, and vulnerable populations. Current diagnostic methods vary, impacting the accuracy and comparability of data across regions and complicating anemia tracking. Policy proposals include standardizing diagnostic techniques, enhancing non-invasive device accuracy, and expanding access to diagnostic instruments in underprivileged areas. Strengthening anemia data collection and increasing public awareness are essential for effective anemia management.
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anemia
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politics
women
children
title Enhancing anemia diagnostics and accessibility in India: a policy recommendation for effective anemia management
title_full Enhancing anemia diagnostics and accessibility in India: a policy recommendation for effective anemia management
title_fullStr Enhancing anemia diagnostics and accessibility in India: a policy recommendation for effective anemia management
title_full_unstemmed Enhancing anemia diagnostics and accessibility in India: a policy recommendation for effective anemia management
title_short Enhancing anemia diagnostics and accessibility in India: a policy recommendation for effective anemia management
title_sort enhancing anemia diagnostics and accessibility in india a policy recommendation for effective anemia management
topic anemia
public health
diagnostic
politics
women
children
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