Anaemia

Anaemia is a condition caused by lack of red blood cells or less haemoglobin than normal in each red blood cell.
Haemoglobin is a chemical in each red blood cell which binds with oxygen and takes oxygen from the lungs around the body.
Anaemia means that the body’s tissues and organs cannot get enough oxygen. Iron deficiency anaemia is the most common type. The cause of anaemia needs to be identified and treated accordingly.
It can be caused by a lack of iron in the diet or due to blood loss. It is usually treated with a short term iron supplement.

What information should my client provide?

Your customer should complete the Anaemia Fast Track Questionnaire

Facts:

Iron deficiency anaemia can affect one in five women of child bearing age and 2% of adult men.

Source: www.irishhealth.com

Likely Underwriting Acceptance:

	Life Cover	Specified Illness Cover	Income Protection	Bill Cover
Controlled with normal haemoglobin levels	Normal Rates	Normal Rates	Normal Rates	Normal Rates

Please note that likely acceptance terms are indicative only and cases are subject to full underwriting.