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Table 5 Comparison of telomere length in isopropanol exposure workers

From: Telomere length in peripheral leukocytes is a sensitive marker for assessing genetic damage among workers exposed to isopropanol, lead and noise: the case of an electronics manufacturer

Isopropanol exposure workers

N

rTL, M (P25, P75)

F

P value

urinary acetone, mg/L

 0

84

1.07(0.71,1.44)

0.894

0.532

 ~1.43

51

1.10(0.68,1.42)

  

 >1.43

50

1.10(0.70,1.67)

  

cumulative urinary acetone, mg-years/L

 0

84

1.07(0.71,1.44)

1.187

0.306

 ~4.36

51

1.22(0.84,1.67)

  

 >4.36

50

1.09(0.64,1.32)

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