Table 2 The prevalence of ID/IDA and the comparison of hemoglobin, hematocrit, iron, ferritin, MCV, and RDW levels between age groups in ASD patients
From: Iron deficiency parameters in autism spectrum disorder: clinical correlates and associated factors
< 6 years, N = 46 N (%) | > 6 years, N = 54 N (%) | RR (95% CI) | p* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ID | 13 (28.2) | 12 (22.2) | 1.27 (0.64–2.50) | 0.487 |
IDA | 5 (10.8) | 8 (14.8) | 0.73 (0.25–2.08) | 0.559 |
Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | d | p** | |
Hemoglobin | 12.18 (0.92) | 13.06 (1.16) | 0.840 | 0.000 |
Hematocrit | 35.05 (2.45) | 37.60 (5.63) | 0.587 | 0.006 |
Iron | 55.93 (27.62) | 63.60 (30.06) | 0.265 | 0.190 |
Ferritin | 23.75 (17.33) | 31.31 (24.96) | 0.351 | 0.087 |
MCV | 70.58 (9.99) | 77.37 (5.21) | 0.852 | 0.000 |
RDW | 15.57 (8.41) | 13.93 (1.11) | − 0.273 | 0.161 |