TABLE 1.
Demographics of Participating USAF Personnel Tested for Volatile Organic Compounds in Blood (n = 69)
| Continuous Variables | Mean (Standard Deviation) | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Age, yrs | 25.3 (6.0) | 18.6–43.0 |
| Body mass index | 26.1 (3.4) | 17.8–34.4 |
| Years active USAF service | 5.31 (5.2) | 0.5–20.0 |
| Categorical variables | No. | (%) |
| Cigarette(s) smoked during shift | ||
| Yes | 23 | (33.3) |
| No | 46 | (66.7) |
| Day 5 work shift jet fuel exposure | ||
| Yes | 37 | (53.6) |
| No | 32 | (46.4) |
| USAF base | ||
| Base A | 20 | (29.0) |
| Base B | 17 | (24.6) |
| Base C | 32 | (46.4) |
| Rank | ||
| Airmen (lower enlisted ranks) | 45 | (65.2) |
| Non-commissioned officers (higher enlisted ranks) | 24 | (34.8) |
| Sex | ||
| Men | 58 | (84.1) |
| Women | 11 | (15.9) |
| Ethnicity | ||
| White | 49 | (71.0) |
| Non-white | 20 | (29.0) |
USAF, US Air Force.