Table 2

Distribution of the hemoglobin S genotypes among case patients and controls with the odds ratio and 95% confidence limits

Hb S genotypesCase patientsControlsOR95% CI
AA* 451 520 1.0 — 
AS 56 35 1.8 1.2-2.9 
SS ∞ 2.5§ 
Hb S genotypesCase patientsControlsOR95% CI
AA* 451 520 1.0 — 
AS 56 35 1.8 1.2-2.9 
SS ∞ 2.5§ 

— indicates not applicable.

*

Wild-type genotype.

Sickle cell trait.

Sickle cell disease.

§

Exact, lower 95% confidence limit.

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