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Table 1 Demographic variables in the reference and exposure groups
| Total sample | Not exposed, reference | Non-danger exposed | Danger exposed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (N = 883) | (n = 149, 16.9%) | (n = 444, 50.3%) | (n = 290, 32.8%) | |
| Age, years | ||||
| Mean (SD) | 43.6 (12.9) | 46.91 (12.6) | 42.71 (12.6) | 43.51 (13.4) |
| Range | 18–82 | 21–82 | 18–79 | 18–78 |
| Sex, n (%) | ||||
| Female | 465 (52.7) | 65 (43.6)2 | 246 (55.4)2 | 154 (53.1)2 |
| Male | 418 (47.3) | 84 (56.4)2 | 198 (44.6)2 | 136 (46.9)2 |
| Education, n (%) | ||||
| ≤ 12 years | 328 (40.4) | 49 (37.4) | 172 (41.7) | 107 (39.8) |
| > 12 years | 484 (59.6) | 82 (62.6) | 240 (58.3) | 162 (60.2) |
| Employed, n (%) | ||||
| Yes | 652 (73.8) | 114 (76.5) | 323 (72.7) | 215 (74.1) |
| No | 231 (26.2) | 35 (23.5) | 121 (27.3) | 75 (25.9) |
| Married or cohabiting, n (%) | ||||
| Yes | 583 (70.0) | 94 (70.7) | 295 (69.6) | 194 (70.3) |
| No | 250 (30.0) | 39 (29.3) | 129 (30.4) | 82 (29.7) |
