Diagnostic test performance of the Mentzer index in evaluating Saudi children with microcytosis

Anemia is a global public health concern, affecting both developing and industrialized countries at a rate of 39.8%. It is defined by low hemoglobin concentration, and anemia varies in severity based on age:

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Published in:Frontiers in medicine 2024-07, Vol.11, p.1361805
Main Authors: Althumairi, Arwa, AlQarni, Amani M, Alkaltham, Nourah K, AlJishi, Samaa, Hakami, Amani M, Abdalla, Leena M O, Alawi, Zahra S J, Alreedy, Abdullah H
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Language:English
Subjects:
diagnostic test performance
iron deficiency anemia
Medicine
Mentzer index
microcytosis
thalassemia
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Summary:Anemia is a global public health concern, affecting both developing and industrialized countries at a rate of 39.8%. It is defined by low hemoglobin concentration, and anemia varies in severity based on age:
ISSN:2296-858X
2296-858X
DOI:10.3389/fmed.2024.1361805