Why is youth is a higher risk lifespan stage for anemia tan adulthood?

Youth is a higher risk stage for anemia than adulthood due to rapid growth and higher iron needs during adolescence. Poor dietary habits, limited intake of iron-rich foods, and menstrual blood loss in adolescent girls also contribute to the increased risk of anemia during youth compared to adulthood. Additionally, the body's ability to absorb iron is not fully developed during youth, further increasing the vulnerability to anemia.