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General characteristics of the study participants
| Unexposed group (n = 39) | Exposed group (N = 78) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age year (mean ± SD) | 68.22 ± 6.55 | 68.22 ± 6.06 | 0.97 |
| Gender male/female [n (n%)] | 7/32 (17.95/82.05) | 12/66 (15.38/84.62) | 0.791 |
| Smoker (n) | 0 | 3 | 0.550 |
| Exposure time (years) | 14.37 ± 4.09 |
Unexposed group: healthy participants without asbestos exposure; exposed group: subjects exposed to asbestos more than 10 years.
