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Mentzer index in anemia and non-anemic populations. Mentzer index among all population, anemic population, non-anemic population and microcytic and hypochromic population.
| Mentzer index | All population (%) | Anemic population (Hb < 11 g/dl) | N (%)on-anemic population (Hb > 11 g/dl) | Microcytic hypochromic population (MCV < 72.7 fl, MCH < 25 pg, MCHC < 32 g/dl) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| >13 | 90 | 82.3 | 93.1 | 5.90 |
| <13 | 10 | 16.8 | 6.9 | 3.20 |
