Seasonal hematocrit variation and health risks in the adult population of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Figures & data

Figure 1 Variation in hematocrit and mean arterial pressure due to seasonal differences between August and April, of the mixed male and female adult population in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Notes: Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation. ***P ≤ 0.001 vs August hematocrit. ##, P < 0.01 vs August mean arterial pressure.

Figure 2 Variation in hematocrit and mean arterial pressure due to seasonal differences between August and April, of separate male A) and female B) adult populations in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Notes: Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation. ***P < 0.001 vs August hematocrit. **P < 0.01 vs August hematocrit. ###P < 0.0001 vs August mean arterial pressure.

Table 1 Blood pressures and heart rates of the adult population in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Health screening period	Systolic pressure (mm Hg)	Diastolic pressure (mm Hg)	Heart rate (beats/min)
August 2008	114.7 ± 12.6	68.5 ± 8.2	73.3 ± 11.7
April 2009	117.4 ± 14.0	70.0 ± 7.7	70.7 ± 12.1

Notes: Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation.