Adjusting Haemoglobin Values for Altitude Maximizes Combined Sensitivity and Specificity to Detect Iron Deficiency among Women of Reproductive Age in Johannesburg, South Africa

Adjusting Haemoglobin Values for Altitude Maximizes Combined Sensitivity and Specificity to Detect Iron Deficiency among Women of Reproductive Age in Johannesburg, South Africa

In South Africa, haemoglobin (Hb) is measured to screen for iron deficiency (ID). However, low levels of Hb are only a late stage indicator of ID. Furthermore, Hb values are generally not adjusted for altitude even though recommended by WHO. We determined the Hb threshold with the highest combined s...

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Main Authors: Takana Mary Silubonde, Jeannine Baumgartner, Lisa Jayne Ware, Linda Malan, Cornelius Mattheus Smuts, Shane Norris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
anaemia
altitude adjustment
haemoglobin
iron
south africa
women of reproductive age
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/3/633

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