Table 6 Mean values of serum iron (Fe) and ferritin in relation to blood lead levels.
From: Relation between anemia and blood levels of lead, copper, zinc and iron among children
Low blood lead level <10 μg/dl (n = 22) Mean ± SD | High blood lead level ≥10 μg/dl (n = 38) Mean ± SD | Test of significance | |
|---|---|---|---|
Fe (μg/dl) | 60.80 ± 21.27 | 48.86 ± 19.05* | t = 2.24 p = 0.02 |
Ferritin (ng/ml) | 78.39 ± 24.70 | 51.32 ± 24.52** | t = 4.10 p = 0.00 |