USAID Brief: Improving Anemia Assessment (2022)

The brief highlights the importance of accurate anemia assessment, its causes, and the need for a multi-sectoral approach to address anemia. It provides guidance on assessing anemia, including the use of hemoglobin measurement, and discusses the factors that influence hemoglobin levels. The brief also emphasizes the importance of identifying the underlying causes of anemia, including iron deficiency, infections, and inherited blood disorders. Additionally, it summarizes best practices for hemoglobin assessment and provides references for further reading.