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Table 5 Comparison of three cytokine levels in serum of arsenic exposed and unexposed individuals

From: Arsenic exposure through drinking water increases the risk of liver and cardiovascular diseases in the population of West Bengal, India

Cytokines (pg/ml)

Unexposed individuals

Exposed Individuals

Total Subjects (N)

33

32

IL6

4.11 ± 1.98

5.63 ± 2.92*

IL8

14.00 ± 8.54

38.11 ± 17.27**

MCP-1

106.42 ± 62.07

130.68 ± 86.91

  1. *p = 0.018 for Mann Whitney Test when compared to unexposed group.
  2. **p < 0.001 for Mann Whitney test when compared to the unexposed group.
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BMC Public Health

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