Table 1 Characteristics of respondents
Variable | Farmers (n = 90) | Control (n = 90) |
|---|---|---|
Mean Age (years) | 41.83 | 38.36 |
Respondent can easily read and write | 50% | 88% |
Married respondents | 91% | 86% |
Mean body mass index (kg/m2) | 21.41 | 25.18 |
Smoking habit | 23% | 34% |
Alcohol drinking habit | 65% | 33% |
Mean land used by farmers (hectare)* | 1.13(0.87; 1.39) | |
Involvement in vegetable farming (years) | 10.17(8.66; 11.69) | |
Pesticide use years | 10.30(8.86; 11.73) |