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
Groups
N
rTL
F
P value
Normal hearing
60
0.76(0.46,1.03)
5.731
0.004
High-frequency hearing loss of double ears or single ear
85
0.68(0.31,1.06)
Speech-frequency hear loss of double ears or single ear
12
0.49(0.11,0.63)