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Table 4 Frequencies of BLL ≥ 5 μg/dL in the study population

From: The relationship between blood lead levels and occupational exposure in a pregnant population

Subjects

BLLs ≥ 5 μg/dL  n (%)

BLLs <5 μg/dL  n (%)

Exposed group (n = 31)

7 (22.6)

24 (77.4)

Control group (n = 268)

19 (7.1)

249 (92.9)

Total (n = 299)

26 (8.7)

273 (91.3)

  1. X2 = 6.56; p = 0.010; OR = 3.822; 95%; IC (1.460 – 10.008)