Table 8. BPA level differences with respect to characteristics and daily habits.
Variable | N | Mean | p-value | Variable | N | Mean | p-value |
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Gender | Plastic use | ||||||
Male | 43 | 0.29 | 0.002 | Yes | 131 | 2.28 | 0.599 |
Female | 107 | 2.99 | No | 19 | 1.72 | ||
Age | Source of food | ||||||
<33 y | 109 | 0.847 | 0.000 | Home cooking | 91 | 2.79 | 0.072 |
≥33 y | 41 | 5.852 | Dining out | 59 | 1.32 | ||
Smoking | Source of drinking | ||||||
Yes | 5 | 0.000 | 0.303 | Tap water | 111 | 2.882 | 0.005 |
No | 145 | 2.292 | Mineral Water | 39 | 0.318 |