Table 3. Association between malaria during the observation period (May 2010–May 2011) and less than median micronutrient serum levels during the same period.
| Below median | 2010 median (μg/dL) | 2011 median (μg/dL) | Malaria (N = 56) | No malaria (N = 12) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta (Δ) Vitamin A | 21.0 | 20.0 | 29 (52.7%) | 5 (38.4%) | 0.54 |
| Δ Beta-caroten* | 25.8 | 19.3 | 25 (46.3%) | 8 (66.7%) | 0.34 |
| Δ Iron* | 70.0 | 69.8 | 27 (50.0%) | 6 (46.2%) | 0.80 |
| Δ Zinc* | 67.6 | 69.8 | 27 (50.9%) | 6 (46.2%) | 0.76 |
P-values calculated by Chi2 or Fisher’s exact test.
Cases that were evaluated both in 2010 and 2011 are shown.
*2 children lacked data for Δ serum level of beta-carotene and zinc, and 1 child for Δ serum level of iron.