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The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of anaemia among a target population comprising adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating women, by assessing their concentrations. The study also sought to identify the major sociobiological determinants that burden the healthcare system. Each group, the adolescent group and the pregnant/lactating group, consisted of 149 individuals. The study was conducted during a medical check-up one day camp organized by the Dharmaram Association for Social Service in CSA LR Nagar slum, Bengaluru, India, between November 22, 2023, Subsequently, the data was collected, scored, and analyzed using statistical procedures, specifically calculating the mean and correlation. The findings of the study indicated that among the adolescent girls, 40% (N=40) exhibited low levels of anaemia, 31.4% (N=32) had moderate anaemia, and 27.5% (N=28) had severe anaemia based on their haemoglobin levels. Regarding pregnant and lactating women, the study revealed a prevalence of anaemia at a rate of 70% (N=28/48).