Table 4.
Frequency distribution of anemia, leucopenia, and thrombocytopenia among studied groups
| Variable | Exposed group (N=31) | Control group (N=31) | χ2 | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anemia (Hb<12 g/dl): | ||||
| No | 9 (29) | 21 (67.7) | 9.3 | 0.005 |
| Yes | 22 (71) | 10 (32.3) | ||
| Leucopenia (<4.4 x103/mm3): | ||||
| No | 28 (90.3) | 31 (100) | Fisher | 0.24 |
| Yes | 3 (9.7) | 0 | ||
| Thrombocytopenia | ||||
| (<150 x103/mm3): | 30 (96.8) | 31 (100) | ||
| No | ||||
| Yes | 1 (3.2) | 0 | Fisher | 1 |