Age (years)

Mean (SD), Range

14.95 (4.7), 8 - 18

Gender, N (%)

Male

Female

25 (34.2%)

48 (65.8%)

Education level, N (%)

Elementary

Preparatory

Secondary

27 (37%)

36 (49.3%)

10 (13.7%)

Age at diagnosis (months), N (%)

Before 9 months

9 - 12 months

27 (37%)

46 (63%)

Duration of treatment (years)

Mean (SD)

5 (3.6)

Type of chelation therapy, N (%)

Deferoxamine

73 (100%)