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General characteristics of study participants (N=64)
| Participants (N) | Annual TLD dose (mSv) | Male | Female | Age Mean±SD (years) | Job duration Mean±SD (years) | Smokers (N) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupationally exposed to ionising radiation | 34 | 5.2±3.6 | 8 | 26 | 35.3±8.2 | 20.2±4.2 | 14 |
| Radiologists | 4 | 4.83±4.44 | 1 | 3 | 36±3.1 | 12.7±1.9 | 1 |
| Technicians | 30 | 5.25±3.46 | 7 | 23 | 43±3.7 | 24.6±2.3 | 13 |
| Controls | 30 | - | 7 | 23 | 39.5±6.8 | 21.8±5.1 | 12 |
| Total | 64 | - | 15 | 49 | 37.8±6.7 | - | 26 |
TLD – thermoluminescent dosimeter
