Table 3.
CBC measures among studied groups
| Variable | Exposed group (N=31) | Control group (N=31) | T-test | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBCs (x103/mm3): | ||||
| Mean ± SD | 7.8 ± 2.58 | 7.6 ± 2.26 | 0.26 | 0.79 |
| Range | 3.6-15.2 | 4.9-11.9 | ||
| RBCs (x103/mm3): | ||||
| Mean ± SD | 4.6 ± 0.88 | 5.1 ± 0.5 | -2.747 | 0.009 |
| Range | 3.6-5.9 | 4.1-6.8 | ||
| HB (g/dl): | ||||
| Mean ± SD | 12.4 ± 1.96 | 13.6 ± 1.31 | -2.6 | 0.009 |
| Range | 10.8-16.7 | 11.6-15.5 | ||
| Platelets (x103/mm3): | ||||
| Mean ± SD | 249.15 ± 50.6 | 269.05 ± 67.9 | -1.4 | 0.17 |
| Range | 109-347 | 183-386 |