Table 1 Main demographic descriptors of the two groups with gall stones
| Â | Thalassaemia patients with gall stones | Non thalassaemia patients with gall stones |
|---|---|---|
Number | 98 | 62 |
Gender (females) | 45 (46%) | 47 (76%) |
Mean age (years) | 26.8 ( ± SD 10.9) | 47.5 ( ± SD 19.7) |
Median age (IQR) (years) | 24.2 (18.2–29.2) | 44.7 (39.7–49.7) |