Table 1.
Blood lead levels of opium addicts based on sex, age, route of administration and type of drug
| Variable | N (%) | Lead level (μg/L) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Male | 36 | 83.75±5.43 | 0.01 |
| Female | 27 | 64.00±4.80 | |
| Age (year) | |||
| 25-40 | 15 | 61.73±7.67 | 0.63 |
| 40-65 | 54 | 69.20±4.21 | |
| >65 | 30 | 70.67±5.62 | |
| Route of administration | |||
| Ingestion | 16 (48.48) | 96.94 ± 8.56 | 0.036 |
| Inhalation | 8 (24.24) | 65.63 ± 12.36 | |
| Mix | 9 (24.27) | 66.56 ± 8.58 | |
| Type of drug | |||
| Heroin | 2 (6.06) | 49.50 ± 1.49 | 0.607 |
| Opium | 15 (45.45) | 79.67± 8.60 | |
| Opium residue (Shireh) | 14 (42.42) | 85.57± 10.08 | |
| Iranian Crystal (Heroin based) | 2 (6.06) | 108.00 ± 9.37 |
Data were presented as mean ± standard error.