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. 2016 Dec 30;55(2):149–161. doi: 10.2486/indhealth.2016-0127

Table 1. Demographics, work organization, use of prescribed medications, and sleep characteristics of drivers providing a blood sample (N=115).

Mean±SD n (%) Mean±SD n (%)
Age 47.8±9.7 Prescribed Medication
Race Yes 77(67.0)
White/Caucasian 75 (65.2) Blood Pressure 27 (23.7)
Black/AA 28 (24.4) Cardiovascular 15 (13.2)
Hispanic 9 (7.8) Cholesterol 8 (7.0)
Other 3 (2.6) Diabetes 6 (5.3)
Driving Experience 14.4±11.3 No 38 (33.0)
Compensation Sleep Duration (Workdays)
By the mile 80 (69.6) Less than 7 hrs 55 (47.8)
By the load 15 (13.0) 7 to 9 hrs 53 (46.1)
% of revenue 18 (15.7) More than 9 hrs 7 (6.1)
Other 2 (1.7) Sleep Duration (Non-Workdays) 6.86±1.48
Driving Miles per Week 2,740.8±792.1 Less than 7 hrs 27 (23.5)
Less than 2,500 35 (30.4) 7 to 9 hrs 57 (49.6)
2,500–3,000 58 (50.5) More than 9 hrs 31 (27.0
More than 3,000 22 (19.1) Sleep Quality (Workdays) 7.95±1.99
Daily Work Hours Poor 41 (35.7)
11 or less 34 (29.6) Good 74 (64.3)
More than 11 81 (70.4) Sleep Quality (Non-Workdays)
Poor 15 (14.9)
Good 86 (85.1)