Anaemia and Employment

Anemia and Employment

Some People with Anemia, Hb 8- 10mg/dl may NOT experience much problems however they suffer from low performance levels and fatigue earlier.

At Hb levels Less than 10mg/dl, most people will experience the following.

• Feeling tired and weak
• Decreased work and school performance
• Slow cognitive and social development during childhood
• Difficulty maintaining body temperature
• Decreased immune function, which increases susceptibility to infection
• Glossitis (an inflamed tongue)

Impact on Employment:

• Absenteeism from work/duties
• Chronic headaches
• Dizziness and potential to fainting/Blackouts
• Increased sleeping duration.
• Lack of concentration at work and laziness
• May become irritable, angry, depressed
• Complains frequently without Reason
• Lack of interest in the Job.

All persons with Low Hb less than 10mg/dl require Medical Attention, Treatment and Follow-up till their Hb is above 10mg/dl  prior Employment.