Revised WHO Guidelines on Hemoglobin Cutoffs to Define Anemia in Individuals and Populations.
IF 1.7 4区 医学Q2 PEDIATRICSIndian pediatricsPub Date : 2024-07-15Epub Date: 2024-06-22
Ritika Khurana, Purva Kanvinde, Sangeeta Mudaliar
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Abstract
In 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed revised hemoglobin cutoffs for diagnosing anemia in children aged 6-23 months, pregnant women in the second trimester and those residing in elevated areas with the aim of increasing the sensitivity and ensuring uniformity in diagnosis. There are no major changes in other domains.
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