Haemoglobin Cutoffs to Define Anaemia in Individuals and Populations

Publication Date: March 4, 2024
Last Updated: March 7, 2024

Summary of Recommendations

Analysis of the evidence suggested modification of the current haemoglobin cutoffs for defining anaemia for one population group (children 6–23 months of age) and use of the existing cutoff for pregnant women in the second trimester.
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Overview

Title

Haemoglobin Cutoffs to Define Anaemia in Individuals and Populations

Authoring Organization

World Health Organization