Post an explanation of the pathophysiological mechanisms of iron deficiency anemia and pernicious anemia. Compare these two types of anemia, considering the similarities and differences between them, as well as their potential causes. Finally, explain how genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, and behavior might impact the anemic disorders.

Class Learning Resources:

**Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2012). Understanding pathophysiology (Laureate custom ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

• Chapter 20, “Structure and      Function of the Hematologic System”

This chapter examines components of the hematologic system, development of blood cells, mechanisms of hemostasis, and hematologic value changes in pediatrics and geriatrics. It also focuses on common blood tests for hematologic disorders.

• Chapter 21, “Alterations of      Hematologic Function”

This chapter focuses on common alterations of hematologic function, including alterations of erythrocyte function, leukocyte function, lymphoid function, splenic function, platelets, and coagulation.

• Chapter 22, “Alterations of      Hematologic Function in Children”

This chapter expands on alterations of hematologic function by presenting disorders that affect children, such as disorders of erythrocytes, coagulation, and platelets.

**Hammer, G. G. , & McPhee, S. (2014). Pathophysiology of disease: An introduction to clinical medicine. (7th ed.) New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.

• Chapter 6, “Blood Disorders”

This chapter begins by exploring the anatomy and physiology of blood and the coagulation system. It then examines two types of anemia caused by red cell disorders. White blood cell disorders and platelet disorders are also examined.

The following Resources are not acceptable:

1. Wikipedia

2. Cdc.gov- nonhealthcare professionals section

3. Webmd.com

4. Mayoclinic.com

– This work should have Introduction and Conclusion

– It should have at least 3 current references (Year 2013 and up)

People of Indian Heritage.

People of Turkish Heritage.

People of Vietnamese Heritage.

Read chapter 25, 37 and 38 f the class textbook and review the attached Power Point presentations.  Read content chapter 25, 37 and 38 in Davis Online Plus Website.  Once done present a 600 words essay (excluding the first and reference page) discussing the health care beliefs of each one of the discuss heritages and if there is any similarity in their beliefs.

Essay must be presented in an APA format, word document, Arial 12 font attached to the forum in the discussion board tab title “week 15 essay”.  You must used at least 3 evidence based references no older than five years and post two replies to any of your peers sustained with the proper references.