## Data Tables: Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, and Socio-economic Data for Massachusetts
### Overview
The image presents three data tables related to health and socio-economic indicators in Massachusetts. The first table shows hemoglobin levels, the second shows hematocrit levels, and the third presents general socio-economic data. All data is part of the National Nutrition Survey.
### Components/Axes
**Table 1: Hemoglobin Data - Massachusetts**
* **Title:** Hemoglobin data - Massachusetts
* **Context:** 8% of the surveyed population had unsatisfactory hemoglobin levels (ICNND guidelines).
* **Columns:**
* Age (0-5 yr, 6-12, 13-16, 17-59, 60+)
* Males: Def., Low, Total Unsatisfactory
* Females: Def., Low, Total Unsatisfactory
**Table 2: Hematocrit Data - Massachusetts**
* **Title:** Hematocrit data - Massachusetts
* **Context:** 9.2% of the surveyed population had unsatisfactory hematocrit levels (ICNND guidelines).
* **Columns:**
* Age (0-5 yr, 6-12, 13-16, 17-59, 60+)
* Males: Def., Low, Total Unsatisfactory
* Females: Def., Low, Total Unsatisfactory
**Table 3: General Socio-economic Data - Massachusetts**
* **Title:** General Socio-economic data - Massachusetts
* **Rows:**
* Total number of persons examined
* Mean family size
* Mean income: $ per annum
* Mean poverty index ratio
* % of families below poverty index ratio of 1.00
### Detailed Analysis
**Table 1: Hemoglobin Data**
| Age | Males Def. | Males Low | Males Total Unsatisfactory | Females Def. | Females Low | Females Total Unsatisfactory |
| :------ | :--------- | :-------- | :------------------------- | :----------- | :---------- | :--------------------------- |
| 0-5 yr | 4.5 | 8.0 | 12.5 | 1.5 | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| 6-12 | 0.2 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 0.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| 13-16 | 3.6 | 12.7 | 16.3 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| 17-59 | 1.2 | 10.0 | 11.2 | 1.1 | 6.0 | 7.1 |
| 60+ | 0.7 | 14.3 | 15.0 | 0.5 | 4.7 | 5.2 |
**Table 2: Hematocrit Data**
| Age | Males Def. | Males Low | Males Total Unsatisfactory | Females Def. | Females Low | Females Total Unsatisfactory |
| :------ | :--------- | :-------- | :------------------------- | :----------- | :---------- | :--------------------------- |
| 0-5 yr | 4.4 | 4.0 | 8.4 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| 6-12 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 0.0 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| 13-16 | 1.2 | 15.0 | 16.2 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| 17-59 | 0.7 | 10.0 | 10.7 | 0.5 | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| 60+ | 0.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 0.5 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
**Table 3: General Socio-economic Data**
| Metric | Value |
| :------------------------------------------ | :---- |
| Total number of persons examined | 4,568 |
| Mean family size | 5.31 |
| Mean income: $ per annum | 6,500 |
| Mean poverty index ratio | 2.29 |
| % of families below poverty index ratio of 1.00 | 19.5 |
### Key Observations
* **Hemoglobin:** For males, the "Total Unsatisfactory" hemoglobin levels are highest in the 13-16 and 60+ age groups. For females, the highest "Total Unsatisfactory" levels are in the 0-5 yr age group.
* **Hematocrit:** For males, the "Total Unsatisfactory" hematocrit levels are highest in the 60+ age group. For females, the highest "Total Unsatisfactory" levels are in the 17-59 age group.
* **Socio-economic:** The mean income is $6,500 per annum, and 19.5% of families are below the poverty index ratio of 1.00.
### Interpretation
The data suggests that certain age groups may be more vulnerable to unsatisfactory hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. Socio-economic factors, such as income and poverty levels, could potentially contribute to these health outcomes. The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and further investigation into the underlying causes of these health disparities. The source of the data is listed as: https://www.industrydocuments.ucsf.edu/docs/tnbf0227
