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Adjusting haemoglobin values for altitude maximizes combined sensitivity and specificity to detect iron deficiency among women of reproductive age in Johannesburg, South Africa
(MDPI, 2020)
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 ...