Basic characteristics and biomarkers in welders and controls.^a

a LOD = limit of detection. CVD = cardiovascular disease. b Participants reported if they have had myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, hypertension, stroke, blood clot, and/or other CVD. c Participants reported taking prescription medication for CVD. d Participants reported if their parents or siblings had had myocardial infarction, stroke, and/or hypertension before they were 65 years old. e The P-values were derived from Mann-Whitney U tests unless marked with “f” meaning the P-value was from Fisher’s exact test. Basic characteristics and biomarkers in welders and controls.a