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Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the study population.

From: Low level methylmercury exposure affects neuropsychological function in adults

Characteristic

N

Percentage

Gender

  

   Women

77

60.0

   Men

52

40.0

Age (years)

  

   17–24

40

31.0

   25–34

32

24.8

   35–44

30

23.3

   45–54

10

7.7

   55–64

07

5.5

   ≥ 65

10

7.7

Education level

  

   Illiterate or write name

33

25.6

   Basic primary

82

63.6

   Uncomp.1st grade

09

7.0

   Comp. 1st grade

03

2.2

   Uncomp. 2nd grade

02

1.6

Smoking habits

  

   Nonsmoker

97

75.0

   Smoker

32

25.0

Alcohol intake

  

   Nondrinker

103

80.0

   Drinker

26

20.0

Occupation

  

   Fishing

11

9.3

   Fishing + other

24

20.0

   Agriculture

12

10.0

   Housewife

69

40.0

   Others

13

20.7

Residence time (years)

  

   <5

08

6.2

   5 ≥ 20

37

28.7

   20 ≥ 35

43

33.3

   35 ≥ 50

23

17.8

   ≥ 50

18

14.0