Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the study groups.
| Characteristics | Controls (n = 104) | Pesticide Sprayers (n = 100) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 36.89 ± 13.01 | 33.64 ± 12.36 | 0.070 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.64 ± 4.34 | 22.76 ± 3.49 | 0.123 |
| Smoker (n) | 11 | 19 | 0.094 |
| NQO1 genotypes | |||
| CC | 46 | 47 | 0.884 |
| CT+TT | 45 | 50 | |
| Use of PPE (n) | NA | 44 | NA |
| Years of exposure | NA | 5.29 ± 4.34 | NA |
| Hours of exposure in day | NA | 4.64 ± 3.09 | NA |
Data are expressed as numbers of individuals or means ± SD and comparisons were made by using the Chi-square test or Student’s-sample t-test, respectively. PPE: personal protective equipment; BMI: body mass index; NA: not applicable.