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Prevalence of anaemia (n=501)
| Severity of anaemia | HemoCueTM | HCS |
|---|---|---|
| Haemoglobin value (g/dL) | ||
| Mean | 11.07 (CI 10.9-11.2) | 11.02 (CI 10.9-11.2) |
| Median | 11.03 | 11.00 |
| Range | 1.9-15.9 | 2-14 |
| Anaemia (≤12 g/dL) | 358 (71%) | 456 (91%) |
| Mild anaemia (10.1-12 g/dL) | 250 (50%) | 312 (62%) |
| Moderately-severe anaemia (7.1-10 g/dL) | 96 (19%) | 130 (26%) |
| Severe anaemia (7 g/dL or less) | 12 (2%) | 14 (3%) |
