Table 6.
Odds ratio of health symptoms between farmers and non-farmers
| Symptoms | Farmers (n=103) | Non-farmers (n=47) | Odds ratio (OR) | 95%CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presented in frequency and percentage; *P<0.05; **P<0.01 | ||||
| Breathlessness | 5 (4.9) | 2 (4.3) | 1.15 | 0.215, 6.143 |
| Chest pain | 5 (4.9) | 6 (12.8) | 0.35 | 0.101, 1.207 |
| Cough | 10 (9.7) | 3 (6.4) | 1.58 | 0.413, 6.018 |
| Dry throat | 19 (18.4) | 7 (14.9) | 1.29 | 0.502, 3.325 |
| Numbness | 25 (24.3) | 4 (8.5) | 3.45* | 1.125, 10.552 |
| Muscle weakness | 32 (31.1) | 5 (10.6) | 3.79** | 1.370, 10.466 |
| Cramp | 16 (15.5) | 14 (29.8) | 0.43 | 0.191, 0.986 |
| Headache | 18 (17.5) | 14 (29.8) | 0.5 | 0.223, 1.117 |
| Dizziness | 17 (16.5) | 10 (21.3) | 0.73 | 0.306, 1.747 |
| Balance problem | 6 (5.8) | 3 (6.4) | 0.91 | 0.217, 3.795 |
| Eye irritation | 19 (18.4) | 11 (23.4) | 0.74 | 0.320, 1.713 |
| White/red rash | 10 (9.7) | 8 (17) | 0.52 | 0.192, 1.428 |
| White/red pimple | 7 (6.8) | 3 (6.4) | 1.07 | 0.264, 4.332 |
| Diarrhea | 6 (5.8) | 6 (12.8) | 0.42 | 0.129, 1.388 |