Anaemia is a common health problem especially in women. Which one of the following deficiencies is most frequently responsible for anaemia in India?

Calcium

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Iron

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Iodine

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Zinc

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Solution

The correct option is C Iron
Anemia is a decrease in the amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood which lowers the ability of the blood to carry oxygen. Iron deficiency is one of the major cause of this.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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