GSTM1 and anemia (phenotype): When the studied population was divided on the basis of the severity of anemia into two groups (Group A: very severe anemia with Hb < 4 gm/dL, and Group B: severe anemia with Hb ≥ 4 gm/dL but <7 gm/dL), most of the patients came under Group B (n = 76, or 74.5%).