Table 1 Definitions of anaemia used in this study, measured as grams per litre (source [23])
| Â | No anaemia | Mild anaemia | Moderate anaemia | Severe anaemia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Children < 5 years | ≥ 110 | 100–109 | 70–99 | < 70 |
Children 5–11 years | ≥ 115 | 110–114 | 80–109 | < 80 |
Children 12–14 years | ≥ 120 | 110–119 | 80–109 | < 80 |
Non-pregnant women (≥ 15 years) | ≥ 120 | 110–119 | 80–109 | < 80 |
Pregnant women | ≥ 110 | 100–109 | 70–99 | < 70 |
Men (≥ 15 years) | ≥ 130 | 110–129 | 80–109 | < 80 |