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Table 3 Frequency Distribution of Abnormal Physical Examination among Cutflower Farmers (N = 102)
| Abnormal Physical Examination | Normal Values/Normal Indices | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) | Obstructive or restricted lungs using spirometry; difficulty in respiration | 90 | 88.2 |
| Temperature | Not within 36.5–37.5 degrees C | 84 | 82.4 |
| Throat | Abnormal growths or lumps | 59 | 57.8 |
| Extremities | Abnormal growth or lumps | 50 | 49.0 |
| Blood pressure | Not within 120/80 mmHg for females; 90/60 for females | 42 | 41.2 |
| Eyes | Abnormal growths or lumps, redness and tearing of the eye | 37 | 36.3 |
| Head | Abnormal growth or lumps | 27 | 26.5 |
| Ears | Abnormal growth or lumps | 17 | 16.7 |
| Neck | Abnormal growth or lumps | 17 | 16.7 |
| Heart rate | 600–100 beats per minute | 16 | 15.7 |
| Lungs | Abnormal growth or lumps | 4 | 3.9 |
| Heart | Abnormal murmurs and sounds with stethoscope | 2 | 2.0 |
| Abdomen | Abnormal growth or lumps | 2 | 2.0 |
| Nose | Abnormal growth or lumps, clogging, inflammation | 1 | 1.0 |
