ABSTRACT: Viral hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) infections are endemic in Africa. According to seroprevalence studies, HBV is found in roughly 8% of individuals, while HCV is found in more than 1% of ...

Research suggests there may be a two-way relationship between anemia and high blood pressure (hypertension). People with anemia might be at an increased risk of high blood pressure and vice versa.

Pernicious anemia is a condition that interferes with the body’s absorption of vitamin B12. This type of anemia causes vitamin B12 deficiency. Consequently, vitamin B12 deficiency causes macrocytic ...