Table 1 Haemoglobin values for the diagnosis of anaemia
Population | No anaemia | Mild | Anaemia | Severe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Moderate | ||||
Children 6-59 months of age | 110 or higher | 100–109 | 70–99 | Lower than 70 |
Children 4–11 years of age | 115 or higher | 110–114 | 80–109 | Lower than 80 |
Children 12–14 years of age | 120 or higher | 110–119 | 80–109 | Lower than 80 |
Non-pregnant woman (15 years of age and above) | 120 or higher | 110–119 | 80–109 | Lower than 80 |
Pregnant women | 110 or higher | 100–109 | 70–99 | Lower than 70 |
Men (15 years of age and above) | 130 or higher | 110–129 | 80–109 | Lower than 80 |