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Laboratory characteristics of the participants according to body mass index
| Laboratory characteristics | Normal (18.5-24.9) (n=115) | Obese (≥30) (n=141) | P† |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hb (g/dL) | 13.48±2.43 | 13.62±1.98 | 0.623 |
| Hct (%) | 40.05±6.65 | 40.03±6.43 | 0.984 |
| MCV (fL) | 84.89±0.5.13 | 84.24±5.57 | 0.331 |
| MCH (pg) | 28.53±2.44 | 28.59±2.74 | 0.842 |
| RBC (M/µL) | 5.00±3.22 | 5.22±4.83 | 0.662 |
†The data were assessed using t-test. Hb=Hemoglobin, Hct=Hematocrit, MCV=Mean cell volume, MCH=Mean corpuscular hemoglobin, RBC=Red blood cells
