Table 2 Characteristics of respondents using desferrioxamine
31. Characteristics | Respondents using desferrioxamine (N = 1573) |
|---|---|
Age N (%) | Â |
<10 | 329 (21.5) |
10–18 | 464 (30.3) |
>18 | 739 (48.2) |
Male N (%) | 765 (49.0) |
Receiving blood transfusions N (%) | 1564 (99.6) |
Complications N (%) | Â |
Heart disease | 154 (11.2) |
Liver disease | 258 (18.8) |
Diabetes | 133 (9.7) |
Thyroid problem | 85 (6.3) |
32. Mean age at diagnosis, months (SD) | 19.1 (28.4) |