Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cell count or the hemoglobin is less than normal. The normal level of hemoglobin is generally different in males and females.
- For men, a normal hemoglobin level is typically defined as a level of more than 13.5 gram/100 ml, and
- For women, a normal hemoglobin level is typically defined as a level of more than 12.0 gram/100 ml.
These definitions may vary slightly depending on the source and the laboratory reference used.