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. 2017 Oct 25;56(2):132–140. doi: 10.2486/indhealth.2017-0126

Table 2. Characteristics of gasoline station workers and controls.

Characteristics Gasoline station workers (n=62) Controls (n=62) Test of significant p
Age (yr): t=1.57 0.119
Mean ± SD 34.47 ± 9.61 36.87 ± 7.27
Residence: No % No %
• Rural 28 45.2 19 30.6 χ2=2.78 0.096
• Urban 34 54.8 43 69.4
Smoking:
• Smokers 44 71.0 51 82.3 χ2=2.21 0.138
• Non-smokers 18 29.0 11 17.7
Duration of smoking:
Mean ± SD 15.15 ± 11.01 16.82 ± 7.17 χ2=1.67 0.319

NB: There is no history of alcohol consumption in all the study participants.