Table 3 Reported lifetime occupational exposures and related industries (N = 576)
Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
Total number (%) | 280 (100%) | 296 (100%) |
Lifetime occupational exposure to | ||
Dust | 144 (51%) | 110 (37%) |
Fumes or gases | 84 (30%) | 25 (8%) |
Dust, fumes or gases, or both | 176 (63%) | 122 (41%) |
Reported jobs in relation to exposures | ||
Textile industry | 41 (23%) | 76 (62%) |
Metal industry | 49 (28%) | 8 (7%) |
Construction | 28 (16%) | 1 (1%) |
Chemical industry | 9 (5%) | 13 (11%) |
Other | 49 (28%) | 24 (20%) |