According to the recommendations of WHO, the levels of Hb used to detect anemia are as follows (17):
Anemia  Population Non-anemia Mild Moderate Severe Children (6-59 months)110 or higher110-10970-99Lower than 70 Children  (5-11 years)115 or higher110-11480-109Lower than 80 Children  (12-14 years)120 or higher110-11980-109Lower than 80