What you need to know about anemia

Anemia is a condition characterized by too little hemoglobin, a component of red blood cells. In this Ask the Experts video, Darria Long-Gillespie, the Senior Vice President of Clinical Strategy with Sharecare, shares causes, diagnosis and more.

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