Table 2. Summary of demographic data among Mn-exposed and control workers.
| Control | Mn-exposed | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of subjects | 48 | 71 |
| Age (years) (95% CI) | 37.2 ± 8.2 (34.5–39.8) | 34 ± 5.3 (32.8–35.3)* |
| Gender (male/female) | 40/8 | 56/15 |
| Airborne Mn (mg/M3) (95% CI) | 0.002 ± 0.002 (0.002–0.003) | 0.18 ± 0.14 (0.13–0.24)** |
| Cumulative Mn exposure (g) (95% CI) | 0.030 ± 0.015 (0.026–0.034) | 6.42 ± 5.3 (4.40–8.44)** |
Notes.
Data represent mean ± S.D.
p < 0.05.
p < 0.01 compared with the control group.