Résumé
Haemoglobin levels were estimated in 140 female students grouped equally as day scholars and boarders. Significant differences in haemoglobin levels existed between the groups. Anemia was suspected only in one case in day scholars; the red cell count and erthyrocyte indices [MCV, MCH, MCHC] were within the normal limits. Four cases of anemia were detected in the boarders. Red cell counts were within the lower limit of normality. The blood smear showed slightly microcytic hypochromic picture further confirmed by erythrocyte indices. Varying degree of eosinophilia was noted in differential leucocyte count of all these cases. It is proposed that further studies should be undertaken among the students in order to detect and remove the cause of anemia