Definition A blood disorder characterized by red blood cells that are larger than normal, low white blood count , and low platelet count resulting from a deficiency of folic acid or vitamin B-12 . Causes, Incidence and Risk Factors Deficiencies of vitamin B-12 and folic acid are the most common causes of megaloblastic anemia.
Risk factors relate to the causes.
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