Table 3.
Five most common problems identified in newly arrived Afghan refugees in general practice, Mildura Victoria, 2010–2013
| Total number (%) | Male number (%) | Female number (%) | Chi squared | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D deficiency (vitamin D <50 nmol/L) | 45 (50.0) | 35 (44.3) | 10 (90.9) | 8.39* |
| Dyslipidaemia | 22 (27.5) | 20 (27.8) | 2 (25) | 0.03 |
| B12 deficiency (serum vitamin B12 < 150 pmol/L | 16 (18.4) | 15 (19.7) | 1 (9.1) | 0.73 |
| Giardia | 10 (11.2) | 8 (10.1) | 2(20) | 0.87 |
| Anaemia (Hb < 130 g/L male Hb < 120 g/L female) | 6 (6.6) | 4 (5) | 2 (18.8) | 2.72 |
*P < 0.05.