The Micro Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Among Chiidren of the Tobacco Plantation Laborers in North Sumatra

  • Anwar Napitupulu Department of Child Health, Medical School, University of North Sumatera, Medan.
  • Rehmamana Sembiring Department of Child Health, Medical School, University of North Sumatera, Medan.
  • Chairuddin P. Lubis Department of Child Health, Medical School, University of North Sumatera, Medan.
  • S.M. Manoeroen Department of Child Health, Medical School, University of North Sumatera, Medan.
  • Helena Siregar Department of Child Health, Medical School, University of North Sumatera, Medan.
Keywords: micro erythrocyte sedimentation Rate (ESR)

Abstract

Ninety-four children of the Tobacco Plantation Laborers of the PTP IX, aged between 2 months and 12 years, were investigated on erythrocyte sedimentation rate with the micro ESR method.

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Published
2017-06-16
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Napitupulu A, Sembiring R, Lubis C, Manoeroen S, Siregar H. The Micro Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Among Chiidren of the Tobacco Plantation Laborers in North Sumatra. PI [Internet]. 16Jun.2017 [cited 30Apr.2024];19(11-12):302-. Available from: https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/1545
Received 2017-06-16
Accepted 2017-06-16
Published 2017-06-16