Table 3.
Cardiovascular parameters of the two groups of workers in two seasons
| Groups | Parameters | Winter (WBGTout index: 16.1°C to 19.4°C), Mean±SD | Summer (WBGTout index: 26.9°C to 30.7°C), Mean±SD | ANOVA significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick carriers | SRHR (beats) | 1552.25±12.32 | 1552.97±16.88 | NS |
| (n=22) | NCC (beats) | 1257±122.69 | 1259.64±136.96 | NS |
| RCC (%) | 81.40±3.16 | 83.58±5.08 | NS | |
| HRp (beats/min) | 123.55±5.11 | 124.93±10.82 | NS | |
| Brick molders | SRHR (beats) | 798.21±100.80 | 995.85±16.83 | p<0.0001 |
| (n=18) | NCC (beats) | 923.36±135.61 | 1091.64±116.53 | p<0.001 |
| RCC (%) | 75.77±5.99 | 80.54±3.03 | NS | |
| HRp (beats/min) | 115.25±9.04 | 121.85±5.13 | p<0.05 |