Use of the WHO hemoglobin color scale in family welfare clinics in India.
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2005-07-22
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A situation is reported for the use of the WHO color scale for the measurement of hemoglobin, which was introduced into India in 1996. Charity family welfare clinics held at a medical college hospital in North India offer free sterilization by tubal ligation under local anesthetic to women following a preliminary screening. An obligatory test of the hemoglobin level is required and must be above 7.0 g/dl for the operation. Some clinics attract large numbers, and the card gives a cheap, rapid and reasonably accurate test, adding to the smooth running and reduction of waiting time. It has proved satisfactory over a 2-year period; 2.3% of participants were shown to have a hemoglobin level of 7 g/dl or less.
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The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.
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Abrahams M, Ram D, Das S, Britt RP. Use of the WHO hemoglobin color scale in family welfare clinics in India. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2005 Jul; 36(4): 976-8