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Leukaemias and acute haemolytic crises should be readily identified as these conditions require immediate further investigations and treatment. The underlying cause of iron deficiency should be revealed and adequate response to iron medication ensured.Note the age-dependent variation of blood haemoglobin concentration : at birth > 150 g/l 1-4 months > 100 g/l 5 months-5 years > 105 g/l 6-15 years > 115 g/l