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What defines the presence of anaemia?
What defines the presence of anaemia?
- Presence of excess red blood cells in the blood
- Decrease in the level of red blood cells in the blood
- Increase in the level of haemoglobin in the blood above the reference level
- Decrease in the level of haemoglobin in the blood below the reference level (correct)
What is the primary indicator of anaemia?
What is the primary indicator of anaemia?
- White blood cell count
- Blood hemoglobin (Hb) concentration (correct)
- Platelet count
- Serum iron level
How is anaemia defined with respect to age and sex?
How is anaemia defined with respect to age and sex?
- Irrespective of age and sex
- Below the reference level for the age and sex of the individual (correct)
- Above the reference level for the age and sex of the individual
- Exactly at the reference level for the age and sex of the individual