Association of CBC-derived inflammatory biomarkers with overall anemia in U.S. youth: NHANES study.
Routine blood tests already contain inflammatory markers that identify anemia risk in young Americans, offering a practical tool for population screening.
Using NHANES data, this study found significant associations between CBC-derived inflammatory biomarkers and anemia prevalence in U.S. youth. The findings support leveraging routine CBC data for population-level anemia screening.
What the study was
- Study design
- Cross-sectional analysis (NHANES)
- Population
- U.S. youth (NHANES)
- Category
- Diagnostics
- Maturity
- Exploratory
- Journal
- Annals of Hematology
Why it surfaced
CBC-based anemia biomarkers in NHANES youth. Directly relevant to CBC diagnostics watchlist.
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