High chromosomal instability in workers occupationally exposed to solvents and paint removers

Table 3 Percentage of chromosomal alterations identify in the exposed and unexposed groups

Chromosomal alterations	Exposed %	Unexposed %	p
NCAs	21	8.3	0.01^**
SCAs	29	16.6	0.06
FRA	100	37.5	0.0001^**
chrb	37.5	16.6	0.0023^**
chtb	21	4.1	0.0004^**

NCAs Numerical chromosomal alterations, SCAs Structural chromosomal alterations, FRA Fragilities, chrb Chromosomal breaks, chtb Chromatid breaks
^**Statistically significant difference relative to unexposed group at p ≤ 0.01 (Fisher’s exact test)

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