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Table 2 Extent of exposure to scented candles among study participants (n=472)

From: Extent of exposure to scented candles and prevalence of respiratory and non-respiratory symptoms amongst young university students

Extent of exposure to scented candles in the last 12 months?

n (%)

How often do you use scented candles in a month

 Once

130 (27.5)

 Twice

92 (19.5)

 3 Times

86 (18.2)

 4 Times or more

164 (34.8)

If more than 4 time (in month) how many times you use it in a week

 1-2 Times

60 (36.6)

 3-4 Times

63 (38.4)

 5-6 Times

15 (9.1)

 Daily

26 (15.9)

How many times you use it in a single day

 1-2 Times

322 (68.2)

 3 Times or more

150 (31.8)

How long you keep the candle lit for each time

 < 20 minutes

136 (28.8)

 20-40 minutes

190 (40.2)

 40-60 minutes

81 (17.2)

 > 60 minutes

65 (13.8)