Revised WHO Guidelines on Hemoglobin Cutoffs to Define Anemia in Individuals and Populations

Indian Pediatr. 2024 Jul 15;61(7):671-674. Epub 2024 Jun 22.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Anemia* / blood
  • Anemia* / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Hemoglobins* / analysis
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Pregnancy
  • Reference Values
  • World Health Organization

Substances

  • Hemoglobins