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This is a condition where blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen through the body. But for a health problem that’s so common, efforts to reduce anemia and its impacts have been slow. To tell us more, Jennifer Hodges spoke with Will Gardner - research scientist, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

Among young children, adolescents and adult women, anemia strikes 1 in 3 globally. Most cases are driven by dietary iron deficiency, red blood cell disorders and untreated tropical diseases.

A new study shows that rates of anemia have started to decline. But not for everyone, everywhere. Experts say we need to look at underlying causes.