Define the term “Anemia”.
a decrease in the absolute number of circulating RBCs; exact cutoffs vary from source to source
By what is anemia typically characterized?
Typically characterized by a decrease in hemoglobin concentration, RBC count, and/or hematocrit
Define Anemia in men according to the WHO criteria for anemia.
Hb < 13 g/dL
Define Anemia in women according to the WHO criteria for anemia.
Hb < 12 g/dL
Define Anemia in children according to the WHO criteria for anemia.
6–59 months: < 11 g/dL
5–11 years: < 11.5 g/dL
12–14 years: < 12.0 g/dL
What is the purpose of the reviesed WHO/National Cancer Institute Criteria for anemia?
Values intended for evaluation of anemia in patients with malignancy and chemotherapy complications
List the criteria for both men and women for anemia according to the revised WHO/National cancer institute criteria.
Men: Hb < 14 g/dL
Women: Hb < 12 g/dL
List both Hb values for anemia in men and women according to the American Society of Hematology.
Men: Hb < 13.5 g/dL
What are the criteria for children aged 12-35 months for anemia according to the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey?
Hb < 11 g/dL
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