The impact of anemia on quality of life

Abstract:

The relationship between anemia and its treatment with the quality of life of a patient, but also of healthy individuals, is clear today. However, it is necessary to further contribute to raising awareness of the importance of timely recognition and treatment of anemia from the aspect of improving quality of life, especially in groups of patients such as children, women of generative age, elderly people, cardiologic, nephrologic, oncological / hematological patients, etc. In some of the latter, anemia and quality of life are well explored and proven (eg in malignant diseases), while in some groups relevant research on this subject is insufficient or nonexistent at all. All studies conducted so far clearly confirm the association of anemia with poorer quality of life. Adequate and timely treatment of anemia is of immense importance in achieving a significant improvement in the quality of life.

Key words:
anemia; treatment; quality of life