Table 1 General information and blood lead levels of study population (N = 299)
From: The relationship between blood lead levels and occupational exposure in a pregnant population
Variables | Percent | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 24.32 (6.71) | |
Gestational age (weeks) | 24.07 (8.68) | |
Pregnancies | 2.0 (1.0) | |
Body mass index (kg/m2) | 27.23 (5.63) | |
Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 12.55 (1.34) | |
Monthly income per person, USD | 140.95 (144.73) | |
Working in places where lead is used | ||
Yes | 10.4 | |
No | 89.6 | |
Blood lead levels (μg/dL) | 2.79 (2.14) | |
Geometric mean (95% CI) | 2.38 (2.25 – 2.54) | |