Table 2.
Frequency of reported signs and symptoms of mercury exposure among study participants
| Variable | Exposed (%) N = 61(55.45) | Non-Exposed (%) N = 49(44.45) | Total Prevalence N = 110(100%) | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Rashes | 62(56.40) | 0.3112 | ||
| Yes | 37(60.66) | 25(51.02) | ||
| No | 24(39.34) | 24(48.98) | ||
| Frequent cough | 70(63.6) | 0.2349 | ||
| Yes | 42(68.85) | 28(57.14) | ||
| No | 19(31.15) | 21(42.85) | ||
| Persistent Fever | 73(66.4) | 0.8421 | ||
| Yes | 41(67.21) | 32(65.31) | ||
| No | 20(32.79) | 17(34.69) | ||
| Persistent Headache | 82(74.5) | 0.6595 | ||
| Yes | 47(77.05) | 35(71.42) | ||
| No | 14(22.95) | 13(27.66) | ||
| Metallic Taste | 60(54.5) | 1.000 | ||
| Yes | 31(50.82) | 29(59.18) | ||
| No | 30(49.18) | 19(40.82) | ||
| Fatigue | 84(76.4) | 1.000 | ||
| Yes | 47(77.05) | 37(75.51) | ||
| No | 14(22.95) | 12(24.49) | ||
| Muscle ache | 60(54.5) | 0.3381 | ||
| Yes | 36(59.02) | 24(48.98) | ||
| NO | 25(40.98) | 25(51.02) | ||
| Numbness | 45(40.9) | 0.1240 | ||
| Yes | 29(47.54) | 16(32.65) | ||
| No | 32(52.46) | 33(67.35) | ||
| Hair Loss | 5(4.50) | 1.000 | ||
| Yes | 3(4.92) | 2(4.08)) | ||
| No | 58(95.08) | 47(95.92) | ||
| Itchy Eyes | 85(77.27) | 0.8195 | ||
| Yes | 48(78.69 | 37(75.51) | ||
| No | 13(21.31) | 12(24.49) |