Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the hemoglobin value of Jordanian
subjects over 40 years who live in Amman and its surrounding areas.
Methods: A prospective survey of the level of hemoglobin (Hb) was carried out in a
randomly selected 526 Jordanian subjects (57.8% women) over the age of 40, who
attended the outpatient medical clinic in Queen Alia Military Hospital over a one year
interval period. Place of residence, smoking status, blood pressure measurement and
blood sugar estimation was taken into consideration.
Results: There were 304 women and 222 men. The mean Hb level was
13.56±1.32g/dl in women and 15.06±1.42g/dl in men (p

Key words: Hemoglobinemia, Jordan, Altitude.