What is Iron Deficiency Day?
Iron Deficiency Day is all about getting people to understand why this essential mineral is so key to our health. From recognizing the symptoms of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia to being fully informed about the importance of healthy iron levels, we want to encourage everyone to take action, and speak to their healthcare providers.
Taking place on 26th November every year, this global awareness day event brings together those living with iron deficiency or anemia as well as health professionals, patient advocates and the media. Your support and participation are vital to our campaign’s success and there are many fun ways you can get involved!
Days until Iron Deficiency Awareness Day
How can you get involved?
Get physical
Sponsored walking, cycling, jogging or a flash mob. Why not organize an activity event?
Get resourceful
Use our logo, fact sheets and posters to get the word out. Embed them on your website or share flyers at work, school or local community center
Get online
Promoting Iron Deficiency Day is easy via your website, Facebook or Twitter
Get inspired
Champion the ‘local heroes’ – those who are already promoting our cause and are positive role models for people with iron deficiency across the globe
Get teaching
Hold an iron deficiency educational class in your school
Get creative
Go big and ask your post office to create a special ID Day stamp, display ID Day information on pharmacy screens or on public transport or putting up a banner at a football match. Want to go even bigger? How about lighting up a building with the Take Iron Seriously or Listen to Your Body logo?
Iron deficiency can have a significantly negative impact on heart failure patients, yet many dismiss the symptoms – especially fatigue and breathlessness – as ‘to be expected’. Iron Deficiency Day is a great initiative helping educate people to recognize the symptoms and to seek diagnosis from their physician for this very treatable condition.
Neil Johnson,GLOBAL HEART HUB
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Educational resources
Find out more about managing your condition, how to build an iron rich diet, or raise awareness of iron deficiency