Table 3 Stratified analysis of metabolic syndrome associated with heavy metals in the study population.
No. of cases (%) | Lead OR (95% CI) | Cadmium OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Smoker | 27 (26.47) | 1.14 (0.21,6.28) | 2.24 (0.50,10.08) |
Non-smoker & Ex-smoker | 163 (18.89) | 1.15 (0.66,2.02) | 1.58 (1.03,2.43) |
Drinker | 69 (23.15) | 1.88 (0.76,4.68) | 1.43 (0.66,3.10) |
Non-drinker & Ex-drinker | 121 (18.14) | 0.89 (0.46,1.74) | 1.77 (1.06,2.94) |
Under 40 years old | 38 (8.70) | 1.25 (0.38,4.13) | 2.04 (0.84,4.98) |
Over 40 years old | 152 (28.79) | 1.31 (0.73,2.34) | 1.77 (1.10,2.86) |
Shift duty | 125 (16.85) | 0.99 (0.53,1.87) | 1.66 (1.00,2.78) |
Non-shift duty | 65 (29.15) | 1.69 (0.63,4.58) | 1.51 (0.74,3.08) |
Fire-control workers | 89 (20.37) | 0.90 (0.43,1.88) | 1.25 (0.69,2.26) |
Paramedics and rescue workers | 24 (12.83) | 1.13 (0.25,5.08) | 1.08 (0.31,3.73) |
Office administrators | 44 (25.73) | 2.40 (0.62,9.39) | 3.85 (1.42,10.39) |
