Table 2 Individual characteristics of the carpenters and painters (all male)
From: Adverse health manifestations in the hands of vibration exposed carpenters - a cross sectional study
Carpenters N = 193 | Painters N = 72 | |
|---|---|---|
Age, mean (range), (y) | 40 (17–65) | 46 (23–68) |
Seniority in the occupation mean (range) (y)a | 20 (0–50) | 24 (3–54) |
Tobacco use, N (%) | 86 (45) | 32 (44) |
Diabetes, N (%) | 5 (3) | 1 (1) |
Cardiovascular disease, N (%) | 15 (8) | 8 (11) |
Hypothyreosis, N (%) | 2 (1) | 1 (1) |
Rheumatic disease, N (%) | 3 (2) | 2 (3) |
Injury relevant to hands, N (%) | 47 (24) | 6 (8) |
Hearing impairment, N (%) | 56 (29) | 9 (13) |