Table 2.
Parents' answers to selected questions from the risk of environmental bisphenol exposure questionnaire. Explanation of abbreviations used in the table is in the first column.
| Cryptorchid (n = 98) | Control (n = 57) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (months) | 27 (10–48) | 27 (10–48) |
| X-ray exams: 1 or more during life | 26.3% | 28.1% |
| Place of living (village/city) | v-43.2%; c-56.8% | v-42.1%; c-57.9% |
| Pregnancy complications (yes/no) | y-10.5%; n-89.5% | y-14.5%; n-85.5% |
| Hormonal treatment of a child (yes/no) | y-3.2%; n-96.8% | y-0%; n-100% |
| Problem with conception (yes/no) | y-7.4%; n-92.6% | y-7.0%; n-93% |
| Hormonal treatment before the pregnancy (yes/no) | y-11.1%; n-80.9% | y-29.8%; n-70.2% |
| Cigarettes smoking, mother (yes/no) | y-20.0%; n-80% | y-22.8%; n-77.2% |
| Testicular cancer in close family (yes/no) | y-2.1%; n-97.9% | y-5.3%; n-94.7% |
| Consumption of smoked products (frequently/rare/never) | f-25.3%; r-68.4%; n-6.4% | f-31.6%; r-59.6%; n-8.8% |
| Consumption of foods packed with a long expiration date (frequently/rare/never) | f-9.5%; r-70.5%; n-20.0% | f-8.8%; r-75.4%; n-15.8% |
| Consumption of drinks in plastic packaging (frequently/rare/never) | f-53.7%; r-37.9%; n-8.5% | f-50.9%; r-42.1%; n-7.0% |