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Erschienen in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics 10/2016

11.05.2016 | Correspondence

Effect of Supplementation with Iron Fortified Biscuits on the Hemoglobin Status of Children in Rural Areas of Shimoga, Karnataka: Author’s Reply

verfasst von: Dhruti Bal

Erschienen in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Ausgabe 10/2016

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To the Editor: We thank Sareen et al. for their queries on our paper published in March’ 15 issue of Indian Journal of Pediatrics [1]. As per the WHO anemia classification [2], the hemoglobin cut-off levels for 5–11 y old children is 11.5 g/dl and 12 g/dl for children aged 12–14 y. As five children were in the age group of 11 to 11.5 y, we have indicated the age range as 6–12 y and also as the number was very small they could not be grouped separately. …
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Titel
Effect of Supplementation with Iron Fortified Biscuits on the Hemoglobin Status of Children in Rural Areas of Shimoga, Karnataka: Author’s Reply
verfasst von
Dhruti Bal
Publikationsdatum
11.05.2016
Verlag
Springer India
Erschienen in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Ausgabe 10/2016
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Elektronische ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-016-2123-1

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