Table 2 Blood lead (µg/L) in a sample of the Kinshasa population. Kinshasa Lead Study, DR Congo, 2003-2004
From: Blood lead levels in the Kinshasa population: a pilot study
N | Blood lead (95% CI)* | p ** | |
|---|---|---|---|
Total | 485 | 120 (115-125) | |
Men | 268 | 127 (119-134) | 0.01 |
Women | 217 | 114 (107-121) | |
Age (years) | |||
0 - 5 | 100 | 124 (114 - 133) | 0.26 |
6 - 17 | 98 | 125 (116-133) | |
18 - 29 | 114 | 115 (103 - 126) | |
30 - 39 | 86 | 113 (101-125) | |
40 and more | 87 | 127 (112 - 142) | |
Occupational groups | |||
1: teachers, librarians... | 38 | 85 (67 - 104) | <0.001 |
2: doctors, (male) nurses... | 52 | 98 (85 - 111) | |
3: shopkeepers/storekeepers/retailers/traders... | 97 | 97 (85 - 109) | |
4: car mechanics/garage owners, car drivers, gas pump attendants, conveyors. | 100 | 159 (139-179)ϕ |