Research Article

Malariometric Indices among Nigerian Children in a Rural Setting

Table 2

Comparison of mean haematocrit values of parasitaemic and aparasitaemic children.

Mean Hct value (%)Mp + veMp − ve -test -value

Age < 5 years32.5 ± 4.630.7 ± 7.11.330.19
Age 5–10 years34.5 ± 4.034.7 ± 5.20.400.69

Both age groups34.09 ± 4.2134.1 ± 5.7 0.020.98