title: Erythrocytic glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency amongst non tribal population of Orissa.
abstract: Blood samples from three hundred subjects belonging to the non-tribal population of Orissa were examined for G-6-PD deficiency employing the methaemoglobin reduction test. G-6-PD deficiency was detected in 19 (6.3%) persons. Full expression was observed in 11 (3.6%) and partial expression in 8 (2.6%) individuals. Although a higher incidence in males was noted, this difference was not statistically significant. A brief review regarding prevalence of G-6-PD deficiency in various parts of the world and in other states of India is presented.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005955:Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male