Table 2.
Summary of concentrations of SZC, CRP and AGP of the participants in the Malawi MNS.
| Group | Mean SZC ± SD (µg/dL) | Mean CRP ± SD (mg/L) | Mean AGP ± SD (g/L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 62.3 ± 14.1 | 2.7 ± 6.1 | 0.7 ± 0.4 |
| WRA | 60.1 ± 14.4 | 2.5 ± 8.5 | 0.7 ± 0.4 |
| SAC | 62.4 ± 15.8 | 4.3 ± 11.6 | 1.0 ± 0.6 |
| PSC | 58.4 ± 14.9 | 6.3 ± 14.5 | 1.4 ± 0.8 |
| Total | 58.8 ± 15.0 | 5.9 ± 13.9 | 1.3 ± 0.8 |
WRA: women of reproductive age, SAC: school-age children, PSC: pre-school children, CRP: C-reactive Protein, AGP: α-1-acid glycoprotein, SZC: serum zinc concentration.