Authors: Prof. Dr. S. Mary Princess Sulekha and Prof. Dr. A. Lazha

ISBN: 978-81-994623-1-1

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59646/505

Date of Publication: November 06, 2025

Anaemia remains one of the most widespread yet preventable public health challenges of our time, affecting physical vitality, cognitive development, productivity, and overall quality of life across all age groups, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Understanding Anaemia: From Causes to Cure through Food and Lifestyle is conceived as a comprehensive, learner-friendly, and culturally grounded resource that bridges biomedical science with nutrition, public health, and traditional knowledge systems. This book systematically guides readers from the fundamentals of blood physiology and haemoglobin function to the complex causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, and far-reaching consequences of anaemia, while highlighting its disproportionate impact on women, children, and the elderly. Equal emphasis is placed on evidence-based dietary management, lifestyle modification, and preventive strategies, integrating global guidelines with Indian public health realities, indigenous food practices, and traditional systems such as Siddha concepts of Pandu and Rakta Dhatu. By combining scientific clarity with practical meal planning, community-level interventions, and traditional iron-rich recipes, this volume aims to empower students, health professionals, community workers, and informed readers to move beyond treatment toward sustainable prevention and holistic blood health.