Table 2.
Comparison of demographic data in controls and ALL children group.
| Control (n-30) | Patient Group (n-25) | t-test | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age ± SD (yr) | 9.2 ± 2.9 | 9 ± 2.6 | 0.47 | 0.64 |
| Sex M : F ratio | 7 : 8 | 13 : 12 | 0.6 | 0.53 |
| Hb% ± SD | 12.8 ± 1.1 | 9.4 ± 1.05 | 10.2 | <0.001* |
| HR ± SD (beat/min) | 83.3 ± 8.0 | 87.0 ± 8.7 | 10.3 | <0.001* |
| RR ± SD (cycle/min) | 21.1 ± 2.5 | 22.4 ± 2.8 | 6.6 | <0.001* |
| SBP ± SD (mmHg) | 100.0 ± 6.2 | 90.8 ± 5.2 | 7.3 | <0.001* |
| DBP ± SD (mmHg) | 56.7 ± 6.3 | 49.2 ± 5.9 | 15.6 | <0.001* |
| BMI ± SD (Kg/m2) | 18.4 ± 1.7 | 22.0 ± 2.5 | 6.1 | <0.001* |
M : F (male-to-female ratio); Hb% (hemoglobin percent); HR (heart rate), RR (respiratory rate); SBP (systolic blood pressure) DBP (diastolic blood pressure); BMI (body mass index).