Table 4.
Assessment of cognitive, affective, and stress-related disorders in clean-up workers exposed to radiation in doses <50 mSv (internal control) vs. those exposed to ≥50 mSv.
| Disorder | <50 mSv n = 42 | ≥50 mSv, n = 156 | Pv |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disorders (all) | 19 (45.8%) | 80 (52.3%) | Pv = 0.47 |
| Mild cognitive impairment | 15 (36.3%) | 64 (41.0%) | Pv = 0.53 |
| Dementia | 4 (9.5%) | 16 (10.3%) | Pv = 0.58 |
| Affective disorders (all) | 7 (19.1%) | 89 (56.4%) | Pv < 0.001 |
| Mild | 2 (4.8%) | 41 (26.3%) | Pv = 0.001 |
| Severe | 5 (11.9%) | 48 (30.8%) | Pv=0.009 |
| Stress-related disorders (all) | 17 (40.4%) | 98 (62.8%) | Pv = 0.009 |
| Mild | 14 (33.3%) | 84 (53.9%) | Pv = 0.02 |
| Severe | 3 (7.1%) | 14 (8.9%) | Pv = 0.49 |