Hemoglobin Thresholds by Age and Gender

Typical Hb cut‑offs: - Children 6‑59 months: 10‑10.9 g/dL (mild), 7‑9.9 g/dL (moderate), <7 g/dL (severe) - Children 5‑11 years: 11‑11.4 g/dL (mild), 8‑10.9 g/dL (moderate), <8 g/dL (severe) - Adolescents 12‑14 years: same as 5‑11 years - Women ≥15 years: 11‑11.9 g/dL (mild), 8‑10.9 g/dL (moderate), <8 g/dL (severe) - Pregnant women: 10‑10.9 g/dL (mild), 7‑9.9 g/dL (moderate), <7 g/dL (severe) - Men ≥15 years: 11‑12.9 g/dL (mild), 8‑10.9 g/dL (moderate), <8 g/dL (severe)