Table 1 Relevant demographic characteristics, occupational data and relevant past medical and family history of the studied workers by Chi Square test:
From: Cardiotoxicity of Freon among refrigeration services workers: comparative cross-sectional study
Relevant characteristics and occupational data | Freon-exposed workers (N = 23) | Non-exposed workers (N = 23) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years)( | 45.9 + 4.4 | 43.7 ± 3.2 | 0.058 |
Special habits & life style N (%) | Â | Â | Â |
Excess salt intake | 14 (60.9%) | 9 (39.1%) | 0.14 |
Cigarette smokers | 11 (47.8%) | 7 (30.4%) | 0.22 |
Stressful life | 14 (60.9%) | 17 (73.9%) | 0.34 |
Duration of employment (years) ( | 20.9 + 3.3 | 19.3 ± 2.7 | 0.078 |
Relevant past medical and family history | Â | Â | Â |
Past history of nephrotoxic drug abuse N (%) | 6 (26.1%) | 3 (13.04%) | 0.45 |
Past history of hepatitis C N (%) | 2 (8.7%) | 4 (17.4%) | 0.66 |
Family history of dyslipidemia and/or hypertension N (%) | 19 (82.6%) | 13 (56.5%) | 0.054 |
Family history of coronary artery disease N%) | 4 (17.4%) | 1 (4.3%) | 0.34 |
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