Table 2 Study population characteristics, n = 155
From: Nerve conduction in relation to vibration exposure - a non-positive cohort study
Variable | Median, (range) or number | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Exposed | Unexposed | |||
All (n = 116) | Formerly (n = 70) | Currently (n = 46) | (n = 39) | |
Age (years) | 55 (37-75) | 58 (37-75) | 46 (38-64) | 60 (41-74) |
Height (cm) | 179 (166-193) | 180 (167-193) | 178 (166-190) | 178 (170-192) |
Weight (kg) | 86 (62-161) | 86 (64-116) | 86 (62-161) | 80 (63-135) |
Cigarettes smoker | 24 | 14 | 10 | 3 |
Alcohol ≥ 14 units/week | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Rheumatic disease | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Thyroid disease | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Nocturnal symptoms (numbness/tingling) | ||||
Right hand | 28 | 17 | 11 | 6 |
Left hand | 29 | 19 | 10 | 7 |
Pain (wrist) | ||||
Right hand | 27 | 18 | 9 | 2 |
Left hand | 20 | 14 | 6 | 4 |
Clumsiness (difficulties in button clothing) | ||||
Right hand | 29 | 20 | 9 | 4 |
Left hand | 26 | 17 | 9 | 3 |