Table 1.
The characteristics of the groups
| Patient features and EMA exposure | Control Group (n=47) | Study Group (n=47) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| Average age* | 39.05±5.85 | 38.37±7.53 |
| Minimum/maximum age | 28–52 | 29–52 |
| Work experience (years)* | 17.21±6.64 | 15.89±6.72 |
| Smoking | 11/47 | 18/47 |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2)* | 26.65±4.16 | 26.21±4.67 |
| Body temperature measurements (°C)* | 36.73±5.14 | 36.92±5.61 |
| Fatigue, anxiety and headaches | 16/47 | 34/47 |
| The average measurement of HVETL exposure (µT)* | N/A | 0.53±0.25 |
| Mobile phone usage time* (minutes/month) | 537.46±8.47 | 504.55±7.69 |
| Hair dryer (times/week)* | 1.6±0.61 | 1.1±0.77 |
| Computer use (hours/week)* | 23.33±5.61 | 21.82±4.22 |
Note:
*
The data is given as mean ± standard deviation.
Abbreviations: EMA, electromagnetic area; HVETL, high-voltage electric transmission lines; N/A, not applicable.