[Biological signifiance of 410 microcytosis]

Pathol Biol (Paris). 2009 Sep;57(6):496-9. doi: 10.1016/j.patbio.2008.05.011. Epub 2009 Mar 6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We have detected 410 microcytosis among biological tests of military people. These microcytosis are principally coumpounded by haemoglobin's abnormalities (minor thalassemia, sickle cell diseases, E haemoglobin cases and cases of C haemoglobin) and cases of iron deficiency, usually among women.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anemia, Sickle Cell / epidemiology
  • Female
  • France / epidemiology
  • Hemoglobin C Disease / epidemiology
  • Hemoglobinopathies / epidemiology
  • Hemoglobins, Abnormal / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Military Personnel / statistics & numerical data*
  • Sex Characteristics
  • Thalassemia / epidemiology

Substances

  • Hemoglobins, Abnormal