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Status of anemia among students belonging to different nutritional levels.
| Variables | Underweight n = 25 | Normal weight n = 73 | Overweight n = 123 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mild anemia | 11 (44%) | 10 (13.6%) | 36(29.2%) |
| Moderate anemia | 3 (12%) | 7(9.5%) | 6 (4.8%) |
| Severe anemia | 0 | 0 | 1(0.5%) |
| Total anemic subjects | 14(56%) | 17(23.2%) | 43 (34.9%) |
| p-value | 0.029* | ||
p-value ≤ 0.05 is considered statistically significant
