Parameter

normal

β thalassemia

Sickle cell disease

Number

n=30

n=36

n=5

Total cholesterol(TC) in mg/dL

178.9±31.1

135.8±29.3

143.3±15.7

Age in years

15 -35

21.0 ± 10.2

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Range of TC in mg/dL

83.4 – 211.3

47.4 – 201.3

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