To prevent megaloblastic anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- Diet
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see Prevention with micronutrients.
- Consumption of stimulants
- Alcohol
Environmental pollution – intoxications
- Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
To prevent megaloblastic anemia due to folic acid deficiency, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- Diet
- Unbalanced diet, often in adolescents or the elderly.
- Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see Prevention with micronutrients.
- Consumption of stimulants
- Alcohol (alcohol abuse)
- Drug addicts
