Question

Which of the disease is commonly associated with iron deficiency in body with lowered haemoglobin level?

• A. Rickets
• B. Pellagra
• C. Nutritional Anaemia
• D. Scurvy

Hint:

Iron deficiency commonly causes Nutritional Anaemia, characterized by low haemoglobin levels.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Iron is an essential mineral required for the formation of haemoglobin in red blood cells. Deficiency of iron leads to:
• Reduced haemoglobin level
• Decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
• Anaemia This condition is commonly known as Iron Deficiency Anaemia or Nutritional Anaemia.

Step 1: Analyze option A.
Rickets is caused by deficiency of Vitamin D and affects bones.
Hence, option A is incorrect.

Step 2: Analyze option B.
Pellagra occurs due to deficiency of niacin (Vitamin \(B_3\)).
Hence, option B is incorrect.

Step 3: Analyze option C.
Nutritional Anaemia is commonly associated with iron deficiency and lowered haemoglobin level.
Hence, option C is correct.

Step 4: Analyze option D.
Scurvy is caused by deficiency of Vitamin C.
Hence, option D is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(C)\ \text{Nutritional Anaemia}} \]