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Concentrations of urinary 1-hydroxypyrene, phenol and some heavy metals in butchers and administrative staff at Dei-Dei Abattoir, Abuja.
| Factor | Butchers (n = 156) | Admin. Staff (n = 32) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-OHP (μg/molCret) | 0.52 ± 0.13 | 0.20 ± 0.07 | <0.001 |
| Phenol (mg/L) | 14.26 ± 1.19 | 4.44 ± 1.12 | <0.001 |
| Zinc (ppm) | 0.91 ± 0.19 | 0.31 ± 0.28 | <0.001 |
| Arsenic (ppm) | 0.002 ± 0.001 | 0.001 ± 0.001 | 0.356 |
| Cadmium (ppm) | 0.26 ± 0.32 | 0.09 ± 0.12 | 0.112 |
| Nickel (ppm) | 0.11 ± 0.06 | 0.06 ± 0.02 | 0.011 |
