September 10, 2025BiomedikaOpen Access

Evaluation of Hemoglobin Levels, Erythrocyte Index, and Mentzer Index for Early Detection of Anemia and Thalassemia Minor in Junior High School

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Cross-sectional study finds Mentzer Index can identify anemia and thalassemia traits in adolescents, indicating screening feasibility.

The study found that 11.5% of students had a Mentzer Index suggestive of thalassemia minor.
Hematological indicators demonstrated a higher frequency of anemia-related abnormalities in girls.
Cross-sectional analysis utilized complete blood count testing for accurate diagnosis of anemia types.
Findings support early screening for anemia and thalassemia traits in junior high school students.

Fitrianingrum et al. (2025) studied this question.

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