Table 1 Reference values of haemoglobin concentration (Hb) per age group used in the present study [6] as well as median reference values obtained from studies in Tanzania [12] and Uganda [12]
Age | Present study | Uganda | Tanzania | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hb (g/dL) range | Age | Hb (g/dL) median | Hb (g/dL) median | |
1–2 months | 10.0–18.0 | <1 year | 10.0 | 10.7 |
2–6 months | 9.5–14.0 | |||
6 months–2 years | 10.5–13.5 | ≥1 to <5 years | 10.8 | 11.3 |
2–6 years | 11.5–13.5 | ≥5 to <13 years | 11.8 | 12.6 |
6–12 years | 11.5–15.5 | |||