Table 2. CIMT according to pesticide exposure.
| Variables | CIMT, N (%) | p-value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≥0.9 mm | <0.9 mm | ||
| Farmer | 0.003 | ||
| Never | 12 (5.04) | 226 (94.96) | |
| Yes | 31 (12.97) | 208 (87.03) | |
| Pesticide use | 0.002 | ||
| Never | 16 (5.63) | 268 (94.37) | |
| Yes | 27 (13.99) | 166 (86.01) | |
| Years of pesticide use | 0.210 | ||
| <1 | 23 (7.40) | 288 (92.60) | |
| 1–20 | 4 (10.00) | 36 (90.00) | |
| ≥20 | 16 (12.70) | 110 (87.30) | |
| Frequency of pesticide use (per year) | 0.056 | ||
| 0 | 22 (6.98) | 293 (93.02) | |
| 1–10 | 4 (9.09) | 40(90.91) | |
| ≥10 | 17 (14.41) | 101 (85.59) | |
| Intensity level of pesticide exposure | 0.133 | ||
| None | 20 (6.92) | 269 (93.08) | |
| Lower exposure | 13 (12.87) | 88 (87.13) | |
| Higher exposure | 10 (11.49) | 77 (88.51) | |
| CEI of pesticide use | 0.006 | ||
| None | 18 (6.19) | 273 (93.81) | |
| Lower cumulative exposure | 7 (10.14) | 62 (89.86) | |
| Higher cumulative exposure | 15 (17.24) | 72 (82.76) | |
Abbreviations: CIMT, carotid intima-media thickness; CEI, cumulative exposure index
Intensity level = (mixing status + application method + equipment repair status) × personal protective equipment
Cumulative exposure index = intensity level × spraying years × spraying days per year
*p-value from chi-square test