Table I.
Fe status and inflammation in control and obese children (initial data from 316 children aged 11.2 ± 3.1 (x ± 1 SD) years, before their treatment by the obesity clinic of the pediatric department of the University Hospital of Caen).
| n | Sedimentation rate (mm) | Fibrinogen (g·L−1) | Plasma Fe (μmol·L−1) | Ferritin (μg·L−1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control: BMI z score < 2 | 24 | 11.3 ± 10.0* | 3.5 ± 0.8 | 12.9 ± 5.4 | 39.3 ± 16.6 |
| BMI z score 2–4 | 109 | 11.5 ± 5.5 | 3.6 ± 0.7 | 14.0 ± 5.2 | 39.0 ± 21.7 |
| BMI z score 4–6 | 122 | 14.0 ± 7.9 | 3.7 ± 0.8 | 13.9 ± 5.5 | 43.6 ± 23.2 |
| BMI z score 6–8 | 61 | 12.9 ± 9.1 | 3.7 ± 1.5 | 15.6 ± 4.8 | 43.6 ± 37.3 |
| ANOVA | NS | NS | NS | NS |