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Table 3 G6PD deficiency prevalence in Isabel Province and prevalence by gender (n(%))

From: Population screening for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiencies in Isabel Province, Solomon Islands, using a modified enzyme assay on filter paper dried bloodspots

 

Total (%)

Male (%)

Female (%)

Samples tested

8,541

3,880 (45.6)

4,636 (54.4)

Normal

6,810 (79.7)

3,037 (89.9)

3,750 (80.9)

Total deficient †

1,731(20.3)

843 (21.7)

886 (19.1)

Severe deficient ††

590 (6.9)

421 (10.9)

168 (3.6)

Moderate deficient †††

1,141 (13.4)

422 (10.9)

717 (15.5)

  1. † < 30% normal enzyme activity
  2. †† < 10% normal enzyme activity
  3. ††† 10-30% normal enzyme activity
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Malaria Journal

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