Silent infarct prevalence at baseline among HbSS children by sex and age group
| Group . | 6 to 7 y . | 7 to 8 y . | 8 to 10 y . | Older than 10 y . | Total . |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | |||||
| Normal (%) | 71 | 81 | 76 | 87 | 79 |
| Silent infarct (%) | 29 | 19 | 24 | 13 | 21 |
| Total (n) | 31 | 31 | 25 | 31 | 118 |
| Male | |||||
| Normal (%) | 90 | 75 | 58 | 65 | 75 |
| Silent infarct (%) | 10 | 25 | 42 | 35 | 25 |
| Total (n) | 42 | 36 | 26 | 26 | 130 |
| Group . | 6 to 7 y . | 7 to 8 y . | 8 to 10 y . | Older than 10 y . | Total . |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | |||||
| Normal (%) | 71 | 81 | 76 | 87 | 79 |
| Silent infarct (%) | 29 | 19 | 24 | 13 | 21 |
| Total (n) | 31 | 31 | 25 | 31 | 118 |
| Male | |||||
| Normal (%) | 90 | 75 | 58 | 65 | 75 |
| Silent infarct (%) | 10 | 25 | 42 | 35 | 25 |
| Total (n) | 42 | 36 | 26 | 26 | 130 |