| Age in years | Normal Hb level | Anemic (Hb < 11.5 g/dL) | Hb Mean ± SD | Sample Size |
| n (%) | n (%) | n = 420 | ||
| 5 - 08 | 80 (72.7) | 30 (27.3) | 10.6 ± 1.01 | 110 |
| 8 - 10 | 95 (67.8) | 45 (32.1) | 10.02 ± 1.15 | 140 |
| 10 - 12 | 102 (60) | 68 (40.0) | 9.5 ± 1.32 | 170 |
| Total | 277 (65.9) | 143 (34.0) | 10.7 ± 2.00 | 420 |