Table 2.
Hematological and biochemical parameters profile in farm workers and plant protection agents of the Sahelian region of Burkina Faso.
| Parameters | Farm workers(n=84)Mean ± SE | Plant protection agents (n=28)Mean ± SE |
|---|---|---|
| Hematological parameters | ||
| RBC (×106 mm–3) | 5.68±0.24 | 7.3±2.45 |
| Hb (g.dl–1) | 13.28±0.54 | 13.76±0.38 |
| HCT (%) | 45.86±2.72 | 45.02±1.28 |
| WBC (×106 mm–3) | 5.11±0.16 | 5.16±0.15 |
| Platelets (×106 mm–3) | 253.23±15.35 | 255.54±27.83 |
| MCV (fl) | 86.68±1.25 | 87.49±1.60 |
| MCHC (g.dl–1) | 30.61±0.90 | 30.84±0.85 |
| Biochemical parameters | ||
| ALT | 33.44±2.45* | 59.35±7.83 |
| AST | 30.67±2.57* | 45.24±4.37 |
| Creatinine (U.l–1) | 76.57±4.12* | 89.42±7.22 |
| Cholinesterase (U.l–1) | 2 862.34±144.10* | 2 665.45±214.90 |
*
Difference was significant (p<0.05) using Mann-Whitney's test