Table 1 Distribution of study participants as per ICMR classification of anemia across two sites
From: Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care devices for detection of anemia in community settings in India
Hb (gm/dl) | Total (n = 1398) | Puducherry (n = 752) | Kolkata (n = 646) |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) | 11.64 (±2.7) | 12.31 (±2.4) | 10.8 (±2.8) |
Range | 2–20.2 | 2–20.2 | 4.2–18.6 |
No anemia (Hb>/=11) | 938 (67.1%) | 580 (77.1%) | 358 (55.4%) |
Mild anaemia (Hb 10–10.9) | 124 (8.8%) | 58 (7.7%) | 66 (10.2%) |
Moderate anaemia (Hb 7–9.9) | 240 (17.2%) | 94 (12.5%) | 146 (22.6%) |
Severe anaemia (Hb < 7) | 96 (6.8%) | 20 (2.6%) | 76 (11.7%) |