Table.
Demographic profile, nutritional status, eosinophilia and cholinesterase in the exposed and not exposed population
| Variables | Exposed (n=43) | Not exposed (n=41) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mean±SD (yr) | 7.6±1.8 | 8.0±1.8 |
| Group, n (%) | ||
| 5-6 | 13 (30.2) | 10 (24.4) |
| 7-8 | 14 (32.6) | 13 (31.7) |
| 9-10 | 16 (37.2) | 18 (43.9) |
| Sex, n (%) | ||
| Male | 27 (62.7) | 19 (46.3) |
| Female | 16 (37.2) | 22 (53.7) |
| Nutritional status, n (%) | ||
| Suitable stature | 40 (93.0) | 33 (80.5) |
| Risk low stature | 3 (7.0) | 8 (19.5) |
| Low stature | - | - |
| Proteinaemia, g/dl (mean±SD) | 7.2±0.5*** | 7.5±1.1 |
| Eosinophilia, % median (rank) | 8.0±3.1*** | 3.5 (2.5) |
| Hb, g/dl (mean±SD) | 12.5±0.5 | 12.5±0.6 |
| Cholinesterase, U/l (mean±SD) | 9182±1830 | 9493±1623 |
***P<0.001 compared to not exposed group; Hb, haemoglobin