Table 3 Cd level and OKM weight according to gender
From: Effect of tobacco use on cadmium accumulation in the oral keratinized mucosa
All patients (n = 40) | Gender | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Female (n = 17) | Male (n = 23) | ||
OKM weight (gram) | 0,024(0,014 − 0,038) | 0,023(0,012 − 0,043) | 0,498 |
Cd level, median(IQR) | 106,175(50,786 − 227,618) | 111,645(64,761 − 181,723) | 0,745 |
Non-smokers (n = 19) | Female (n = 14) | Male (n = 5) | |
OKM weight (gram) | 0,02(0,009 − 0,035) | 0,023(0,009 − 0,059) | 0,622 |
Cd level, median(IQR) | 130,516(50,786 − 269,057) | 157,698(80,396 − 175,909) | 0,964 |
Smokers (n = 21) | Female (n = 3) | Male (n = 18) | |
OKM weight (gram) | 0,038(0,035 − 0,046) | 0,026(0,013 − 0,041) | 0,412 |
Cd level, median(IQR) | 60,377(38,654 − 106,175) | 111,367(64,761 − 181,723) | 0,221 |