Anemia Causes, Symptoms & More
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8. Genetics Could Play a Role
Many people inherit the tendency to become anemic through genetics. People with a direct relative who had anemia are at a higher risk of developing it themselves. There are several ways anemia runs through family lines.
Some forms of anemia are genetic in nature, such as sickle cell and aplastic anemia. Others can develop because of an inability to properly absorb the nutrients in foods, and this can also be passed down from parent to child.
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