Variable | Control | BC patients | P value |
---|---|---|---|
n | 42 | 45 | - |
Age (years, M ± SD) | 58.55 ± 12.31 | 62.15 ± 11.37 | NS |
Smoking | 10 (33.3%) | 23 (76.6%) | 0.01* |
Tumor size (cm) | - | 2.9 ± 0.8 | - |
Drinking | 3 (10%) | 5 (16.6%) | ns |
Tumor grades (low/high) | 0/0 | 0/30 | - |
Pesticide handling (%) | 0 (0) | 32 (71.1%) | - |
Duration exposure to pesticides (years, M ± SD) | - | 10.2 ± 2.4 | - |