Anemia is commonly linked to iron deficiency. However, anemia can happen for a number of reasons. One cause of anemia is a condition called thalassemia. This inherited condition causes the body to have trouble producing hemoglobin, which helps red blood cells carry oxygen.
In this video, learn about one subtype — beta thalassemia — and how it can cause anemia, according to Jonathan Feld, MD, Hematology Specialist at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
Jonathan Feld, MD, is a hematology specialist at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
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