Whether or not a child’s hemoglobin of 110g/L is considered anemic depends on the specific age. If the child is under 5 years of age it is not considered anemic, if it is not in this age group then you should be alert for anemia.
Physiologically low hemoglobin occurs in children during growth and development. 2- to 3-month-old newborns may have temporary physiological anemia due to rapid growth and development. At this time, the hemoglobin may be around 90g/L, and it is normal to have low hemoglobin at this time.
Generally speaking, children under 5 years of age are considered anemic if their hemoglobin is <110g/L. Children between 5 and 11 years of age are considered anemic if their hemoglobin is <115g/L.
Therefore, if a child is under 5 years old, a hemoglobin of 110g/L is normal, but if the child is over 5 years old, a hemoglobin of 110g/L is considered anemic. The nature of anemia can be determined by combining the average red blood cell volume and the average red blood cell hemoglobin concentration, and nutritional supplements can be given accordingly for different types of anemia.
Children with low hemoglobin can be supplemented with iron-rich foods if they have iron deficiency anemia, or with folic acid and vitamin B12 if they have megaloblastic anemia; consult a physician for specific treatment.