Which disease is caused due to deficiency of Iron?

Option 4 : Anaemia

Option 4 is correct, i.e. Anaemia.

• Anemia is caused due to deficiency of Iron.
• Anemia, also spelled Anaemia, is usually characterized as a decrease in the total amount of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin in the blood which mainly contains Iron as a significant body mineral.
• It can also be defined as the blood's ability to carry oxygen to decrease.
• As anemia gradually progresses, the symptoms are often unclear and can include feeling tired, fatigue, shortness of breath, or poor exercise capacity.
• Anemia that develops rapidly also has greater symptoms, which can include confusion, feeling one passing out, losing consciousness, or thirst. Until a person is visibly pale anemia has to be significant.

Extra facts:

• Beriberi is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin B.
• Kwashiorkor is caused due to deficiency of Protein.
• Tetany can also be caused by Magnesium deficiency.