Table 2.
Biochemical markers in pesticides exposed tobacco farmers as compared to controls (n=109)
| Parameter | Tobacco farmers (n=55) Mean + SD | Controls (n=54) Mean + SD | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Bilirubin | 9 + 2 | 9 + 2 | 0.448 |
| Alanine Aminotransferase | 30 + 9 | 24 + 7 | 0.001 |
| Asparate Aminotransferase | 39 + 14 | 27 + 7 | 0.001 |
| Alkaline phosphate | 218 + 90 | 242 + 88 | 0.230 |
| Albumin | 43 + 3 | 43 + 4 | 0.912 |
| Protein | 75 + 4 | 74 + 3 | 0.506 |
| Creatine Kinase | 155 + 65 | 91 + 36 | 0.000 |
| Lactate Dehydrogenase | 459 + 108 | 285 + 110 | 0.000 |
| Creatinine | 91 + 16 | 83 + 13 | 0.014 |
| Urea | 5.14 + 1.24 | 4.45 + 1.07 | 0.011 |
| Uric Acid | 297 + 62 | 318 + 60 | 0.130 |
| Phosphorus | 1.95 + 0.18 | 1.78 + 0.23 | 0.000 |
| Calcium | 2.36 + 0.19 | 2.31 + 0.17 | 0.200 |