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Classification of the children according to iron status.
| Diagnosis/condition | Indicators [7] | Total N (%) | Females (n = 273) | Males (m = 283) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anemia | Hb <11.5 g/dl | 38 (6.8) | 22 (8.0) | 16 (5.6) |
| Iron deficiency | Hb ⩾11.5 g/dl & Serum ferritin <12 μg/L | 77 (13.9) | 36 (13.2) | 41 (14.5) |
| Iron deficiency Anemia | Hb <11.5 g/dl &Serum ferritin <12 μg/L | 31(5.6) | 17 (6.2) | 15 (5.3) |
| Iron sufficient | Hb ⩾11.5 g/dl & Serum ferritin ⩾12 μg/L | 410 (73.7) | 198(72.5) | 210 (74.2) |
N = Number.
