Is anemia usually linked to kidney failure?

Typically CKD: Anemia is common in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Yes: Anemia is one of common findings associated with renal failure. The lack of erythropoietin (red cell production enhancing hormone from kidney) is among the causes.

Yes, but not usually: Although chronic kidney disease is a cause of anemia, iron-deficiency anemia is much more common..Due to inadequate iron intake or excesive loss, or both. Many women of reproductive years have mild anemia because of monthly menstrual loss along with poor iron intake. Also, acute/chronic gastrointestinal loss (ie bleeding ulcers, colon cancers) r also common for older folks. Consult doc.. Good luck.