Table 1.
Demographical and anthropometric characteristics and the biochemical analysis in control and occupationally exposed groups.
| Parameter | Control group | Occupationally exposed group | RV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 32 (25–35) | 34 (25–35) | |
| BMI (Kg/m2) | 21.6 ± 2.1 | 22.1 ± 2.3 | 18.5–22.9 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 125 ± 12 | 121.6 ± 10.3 | <120 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 77 ± 8 | 80.5 ± 13.2 | <80 |
| Triglycerides (nmol/L) | 2.1 ± 0.6 | 2.6 ± 0.9 | <2.82 |
| Serum glucose (nmol/L) | 6.1 ± 0.9 | 5.8 ± 0.7 | <7.8 |
| AST (UI/mL) | 7.6 ± 0.8 | 8.3 ± 1.1 | <12 |
| ALT (UI/mL) | 9.2 ± 0.9 | 9.8 ± 1.3 | <12 |
| ALP (UI/L) | 110.3 ± 8.3 | 122.5 ± 9.6 | 68–240 |
| Total bilirubin (mg/L) | 4.5 ± 0.6 | 5.1 ± 0.8 | <10 |
| Urea (g/L) | 0.4 ± 0.06 | 0.35 ± 0.08 | 0.20–0.45 |
| Creatinine (mg/L) | 11.2 ± 0.9 | 12.9 ± 1.3 | 8–14 |
Data were expressed as the mean ± SD. Results were obtained using commercial kits as detailed in Section Biochemical analysis. Reference values (RV) are those established for the World Health Organization and the kits.
BMI: body mass index; AST: aspartate amino transferase; ALT: alanine amino transferase; ALP: alkaline phosphatase.