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 |