Table 3 Distribution of hemoglobin level in relation to blood lead levels.
From: Relation between anemia and blood levels of lead, copper, zinc and iron among children
Categories of anemia according to hemoglobin level | Low blood lead level <10 μg/dl (n = 22) No (%) | High blood lead level ≥10 μg/dl (n = 38) No (%) | Test of significance |
|---|---|---|---|
No anemia (Hb level ≥11 g/dl) | 16 (72.7) | 14 (36.8) | x2 = 10.5 p = 0.01 |
Mild anemia (Hb level 10-10.9 g/dl) | 1 (4.5) | 11 (28.9)* | |
Moderate anemia (Hb level 8-9.9 g/dl) | 4 (18.3) | 5 (13.2) | |
Severe anemia: (Hb level < 8 g/dl) | 1 (4.5) | 8 (21.1)* |