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Anemia levels were determined by measuring the level of hemoglobin in the blood, a decreased concentration characterizes anemia. The concentration of hemoglobin in the blood was measured in the field using the HemoCue system. The HemoCue instrument is a special purpose photometer designed specifically for the determination of hemoglobin levels. A capillary blood sample was taken from the palm side of the end of a finger, punctured with a sterile, non-reusable, self-retractable lancet. The blood drop was collected in a HemoCue microcuvette, which serves as a measuring tool, and placed in the HemoCue photometer to determine the level of hemoglobin. | THE PEW CENTER ON THE STATES Falling Short Most States Lag On Dental Sealants PEW CENTER ON THE STATES DENTAL SEALANTS JANUARY 2013 The Pew Center on the States is a division of The Pew Charitable Trusts that identifies and advances effective solutions to critical issues facing states. Pew is a nonprofit organization that applies a rigorous analytical approach to improve public policy inform the public and stimulate civic life. The Pew Children s Dental Campaign works to promote policies that will help millions of children maintain healthy teeth get the care they need and come to school ready to learn. PEW CENTER ON THE STATES Susan K. Urahn executive vice president Michael Caudell-Feagan deputy director Research and Writing Shelly Gehshan Sachini Bandara Bill Maas Kortnei Morris Communications Matt Jacob Nate Myszka Catherine Dowd-Reilly Gaye Williams Jennifer Doctors Design and Web Jennifer Peltak Evan Potler Carla Uriona EXTERNAL RESEARCH SUPPORT The following experts provided valuable guidance by reviewing the research design and methodology featured in this report. Organizations are listed for affiliation purposes only. Lynn Bethel RDH MPH former director of the Office of Oral Health Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health Mark D. Siegal DDS MPH ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Valuable research support was provided by the following Pew staff members Nancy Augustine Brandon Brockmyer Jeff Chapman David Draine Peter Gehred Sean Greene Brendan Hill Emily Lando Matt McKillop and Robert Zahradnik. We would also like to thank Andy Snyder of the National Academy for State Health Policy for his guidance in data analysis and Chris Woods of the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors for her guidance and assistance in data collection. For additional information visit . This report is intended for educational and informational purposes. References to specific policy makers or companies have been included solely to advance these purposes and do not constitute