Table 1.
Description of salt pan workers in Tamil Nadu, India
| Variables | Men (n = 180) | Women (n = 172) | Total (N = 352) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agea | 46 (18–85) | 45 (18–70) | 46 (18–85) |
| Duration of salt pan worka | 20 (1–70) | 20 (1–45) | 20 (1–70) |
| ≥15 years of work in salt pansb | 119 (66) | 74 (43) | 193 (54.8) |
| Litterateb | 122 (68) | 86 (50) | 208 (59.1) |
| Smokerb | 84 (47) | 0 | 84 (23.8) |
| Use alcoholb | 119 (66) | 0 | 119 (33.8) |
| Morning weighta | 53.9 (30.4–78.3) | 49.9 (30.4–77.0) | 53.9 (30.4–78.3) |
| BMI (Kg/m2)a | 19.9 (17.1–31.9) | 19.8 (17.2–34.5) | 19.8 (17.1–34.5) |
| Glucosuria >1.6 mmol/l 2 | 4 (2) | 4 (2) | 8 (2.3) |
| Systolic BP mm Hg a | 126 (96–200) | 122 (80–220) | 122 (80–220) |
| Diastolic BP mm Hga | 83.5 (54–120) | 81 (59–120) | 81 (54–120) |
| Heavy workb,c | 162 (90) | 135 (78) | 297 (84.3) |
| High-heat stress (above TLV)b,d | 169 (93.8) | 139 (80.8) | 308 (87.5) |