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Table 4 Geometric means of blood lead levels by Korean industry division (Manufacturing; 2003–2011)

From: Blood lead levels of Korean lead workers in 2003–2011

KSIC-9 code

Industry division

n

GM (μg/dL; 95% CI)

28

Manufacture of Electrical Equipment

35389

7.80 (7.71-7.89)

22

Manufacture of Rubber and Plastic Products

7149

7.35 (7.18-7.52)

24

Manufacture of Basic Metal Products

32279

6.77 (6.70-6.84)

23

Manufacture of Other Non-metallic Mineral Products

5639

6.27 (6.14-6.40)

20

Manufacture of Chemicals and Chemical Products, Except Pharmaceuticals and Medicinal Chemicals

16712

5.93 (5.84-6.02)

25

Manufacture of Fabricated Metal Products, Except Machinery and Furniture

9904

5.03 (4.95-5.11)

29

Manufacture of Other Machinery and Equipment

16217

3.79 (3.75-3.83)

27

Manufacture of Medical, Precision and Optical Instruments, Watches and Clocks

9346

3.63 (3.58-3.69)

30

Manufacture of Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Semitrailers

17334

3.58 (3.53-3.62)

31

Manufacture of Other Transport Equipment

53463

3.57 (3.55-3.58)

26

Manufacture of Electronic Components, Computer, Radio, Television and Communication Equipment and Apparatuses

69587

3.24 (3.22-3.26)

Total

 

273019

4.50 (4.48-4.51)

  1. KSIC-9, Korean Standard Industrial Classification; GM, geometric mean; CI, confidence interval.