Table 4.
Comparison of parameters in subject populations
| Parameter | Group 1 (n:164) (altitude >1500 m) | Group 2 (n:78) (altitude <1500 m) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude (m) | 1040±287 | 1736±122 | <0.01 |
| Age (years) | 28.6±7.3 | 26.0±6.0 | ns |
| Gravidity (n) | 2.8±2.6 | 2.7±2.6 | ns |
| Parity (n) | 1.6±2.0 | 1.4±2.1 | ns |
| Gestational age (year) | 35.2±5.4 | 34.0±5.1 | ns |
| MAP (mmHg) | 124.4±9.2 | 118.4±8.6 | ns |
| Hb (g/dl) | 12.9±2.2 | 11.7±2.2 | ns |
| Thrombocyte (/μl) | 87,648±109.9 | 96,347.0±107.0 | <0.05 |
| AST (IU/L) | 172.0±237.0 | 130.5±150.9 | <0.01 |
| ALT (IU/L) | 286.0±91.0 | 111.7±208.0 | 0.01 |
| LDH (IU/L) | 1208.0±755.0 | 1366.0±1293.0 | ns |
| Uric acid (mg/dl) | 7.2±2.4 | 6.7±2.7 | ns |
| Birth weight (g) | 2031±964 | 2197±893 | ns |
| Cesarean rate (%) | 57 | 56 | ns |
| Fetal death (%) | 38 | 17 | <0.01 |
ns=not significant