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Comparison of Current World Health Organization Guidelines with Physiologically Based Serum Ferritin Thresholds for Iron Deficiency in Healthy Young Children and Nonpregnant Women Using Data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
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Anemia
This study uses data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III, 1988–1994) to examine the relationships of serum ferritin with hemoglobin and erythrocyte zinc protoporphyrin to identifying the onset of iron-deficient erythropoiesis.
Anemia Toolkit
The Effect of Interventions Distributing Home Fortification Products on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Practices: A Systematic Narrative Review
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Anemia
This narrative review describes the effect of interventions distributing home fortification products like micronutrient powders and small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements on infant and young child feeding practices.
Anemia Toolkit
Reexamination of Hemoglobin Adjustments to Define Anemia: Altitude and Smoking
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Anemia
This paper reexamines the associations between hemoglobin and altitude and/or smoking using 13 population-based surveys and 1 cohort study each conducted after 2000, to verify the recommended adjustments to hemoglobin concentration for altitude and/or smoking.
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The Increase in Hemoglobin Concentration with Altitude Varies Among Human Populations
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Anemia
This paper uses published data of residents living at different altitudes to examine there are differences in the reference values for hemoglobin among different regions of the world and among ethnic groups within a region.
Anemia Toolkit
Ethical and Human Rights Considerations Related to Access to Anemia Diagnosis
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Anemia
Important disparities exist in anemia diagnosis globally.
Anemia Toolkit
Exploring Associations Between Water, Sanitation, and Anemia Through 47 Nationally Representative Demographic and Health Surveys
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Anemia
This secondary data analysis from 47 Demographic and Health Surveys explores potential associations between unimproved water and sanitation and anemia in women and children.
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Data Needed to Respond Appropriately to Anemia When It Is a Public Health Problem
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Anemia
This narrative review describe the importance of measuring iron and other etiologic indicators to better understand the proportion of anemia that is responsive to interventions, taking into consideration the measurement of indicators of inflammation to interpret iron biomarkers, and assessing nonmodifiable genetic blood disorders associated with anemia.
Anemia Toolkit
Variation in Hemoglobin Across the Life Cycle and Between Males and Females
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Anemia
This narrative review of the literature identified recent studies reporting hemoglobin cutoffs in males and females in various life stages, to inform the development of normal reference ranges for hemoglobin.
Anemia Toolkit
Methods and Analyzers for Hemoglobin Measurement in Clinical Laboratories and Field Settings
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Anemia
This comprehensive narrative review describes and compares methods and analyzers used to measure hemoglobin in clinical laboratories and field settings, and the factors that influencing the measurement of hemoglobin.
Anemia Toolkit
Hemoglobin Concentration and Anemia Diagnosis in Venous and Capillary Blood: Biological Basis and Policy Implications
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Anemia
The narrative review systematically reviews sources of hemoglobin variability and the potential biological basis for differences in hemoglobin concentration between venous and capillary blood samples.
Anemia Toolkit
Anemia Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Etiology in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
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Anemia
This review outline definitions and classifications of anemia, describe the biological mechanisms through which anemia develops, and reviews the variety of conditions that contribute to anemia development.
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Genetic Variation Influencing Hemoglobin Levels and Risk for Anemia Across Populations
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Anemia
This narrative review describes the underlying genetic factors that affect hemoglobin concentrations, their clinical relevance, and geographical distribution across populations around the globe.
Anemia Toolkit
Maternal Hemoglobin Concentrations Across Pregnancy and Maternal and Child Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the associations of maternal hemoglobin concentrations with birth outcomes (low birth weight, preterm birth, small-for-gestational-age, stillbirth, and perinatal and neonatal mortality) and adverse maternal outcomes (postpartum hemorrhage, preeclampsia, and blood transfusion).
Anemia Toolkit
Effects of Hemoglobin Levels During Pregnancy on Adverse Maternal and Infant Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Anemia
This descriptive study summarizes the evidence for the association between maternal hemoglobin concentrations and maternal or infant outcomes, evaluating it in a continuous manner.
Anemia Toolkit
Effects of Increased Hemoglobin on Child Growth, Development, and Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Anemia
This systematic review and meta-analysis of iron intervention and observational studies explored the consequences of low hemoglobin concentration in children under age five years on growth, development, and chronic disease (functional outcomes) across the full range of hemoglobin values.
Anemia Toolkit
The Prevalence of Anemia in Children Aged 6–23 Months and Its Correlates Differ by District in Kapilvastu and Achham Districts in Nepal
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Anemia
This study analyses the predictors of anemia in young Nepali children aged 6–23 months in two districts of Nepal: Kapilvastu and Achham.
Anemia Toolkit
Intraindividual Double Burden of Overweight or Obesity and Micronutrient Deficiencies or Anemia Among Women of Reproductive Age in 17 Population-Based Surveys
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Anemia
Using data from 17 national surveys spanning low- and middle-income countries and high-income countries, this study describes the describe the prevalence of the double burden of malnutrition among nonpregnant women of reproductive age.
Anemia Toolkit
Understanding the Process of Strengthening Multi-Sectoral Efforts for Anemia Reduction: Qualitative Findings from Sierra Leone and Uganda
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Anemia
This paper presents key findings and lessons learned from Sierra Leone and Uganda's experiences establishing national-level anemia coordination platforms
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Comparing Hemoglobin Distributions Between Population-Based Surveys Matched by Country and Time
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Anemia
This study compares hemoglobin distributions from four pairs of nationally representative surveys measuring hemoglobin, matched by country and time from the Demographic and Health Survey Program and the Biomarkers Reflecting Inflammation and Nutritional Determinants of Anemia project.
Anemia Toolkit
Measurement and Interpretation of Hemoglobin Concentration in Clinical and Field Settings: A Narrative Review
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Anemia
This narrative review is to describe the basic principles, advantages, limitations, and quality control issues related to methods of hemoglobin measurement in clinical and field settings.