Table 2.
Anthropometric measurements in butchers and administrative staff of Dei-Dei Abattoir, Abuja, Nigeria.
| Parameter | Butchers (N = 156) | Admin Staff (N = 32) | P (2-tailed) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 31.0 ± 6.2 | 42.5 ± 10.13 | 0.017 | * |
| Height (cm) | 171.4 ± 4.6 | 161.8 ± 4.5 | 0.001 | * |
| Weight (kg) | 70.1 ± 16.5 | 77.5 ± 12.7 | 0.369 | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.7 ± 1.32 | 29.8 ± 3.5 | 0.016 | * |
| Pulse rate (beats/min) | 75.1 ± 12.1 | 87.3 ± 13.5 | 0.090 | |
| SBP (mm/Hg) | 122.3 ± 17.3 | 145.0 ± 28.8 | 0.090 | |
| DBP (mm/Hg) | 78.2 ± 13.5 | 91.3 ± 19.7 | 0.147 | |
*Statistically significant at p < 0.05. SBP and DBP represent systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure, respectively.