What is a deficiency in red blood cells and is the most common nutritional deficiency?
                                
                                
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                                Globally, it is estimated that 40% of all children aged 6–59 months are affected by a deficiency in red blood cells, a condition known as anemia. Anemia, or low red blood cells, results in a reduced capacity for blood to carry oxygen to the body's tissues, leading to a host of health issues.