Table 2.
Correlation between serum retinol and iron status indices at baseline according to age and gender. SR, serum retinol; Hb, haemoglobin; SF, serum ferritin; TS, transferrin saturation.
| Gender/Age Groups | N | SR + Hb | SR + SF | SR + TS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 241 | 0.276 * | 0.195 * | 0.331 ** |
| Age Group (Years) | ||||
| ≤10 years | 167 | 0.224 * | 0.170 | 0.266 * |
| >10 years | 74 | 0.202 | 0.166 | 0.473 ** |
| Gender | ||||
| Males | 120 | 0.186 | 0.111 | 0.284 ** |
| Females | 121 | 0.252 * | 0.282 ** | 0.305 ** |
* Correlation was significant at the 0.05 level; ** Correlation was significant at the 0.01 level.