Table:
product type used or exposed to
total
males
females

%
95% confidence interval
%
95% confidence interval
%
95% confidence interval

from
to
from
to
from
to

laser pointer for presentations
11.1
10.3
11.8
58.5
55.1
61.8
41.5
38.2
44.9

laser survey tool for levelling or distance measurement, or range finders
7.3
6.7
7.8
81.0
77.7
84.4
19.0
15.6
22.3

laser for cosmetic treatments for hair or tattoo removal, excluding medical devices
2.8
2.5
3.2
19.1
11.8
26.4
80.9
73.6
88.2

laser for entertainment such as a toy, game or light show display
9.7
9.0
10.4
55.0
51.8
58.1
45.0
41.9
48.2

laser for materials processing such as cutting or marking
2.6
2.3
3.0
86.6
82.5
90.8
13.4
9.2
17.5

laser scanner such as a barcode reader
38.7
37.5
39.9
48.3
46.9
49.6
51.7
50.4
53.1

any other product, excluding medical devices
2.5
2.2
2.9
64.4
58.5
70.4
35.6
29.6
41.5

at least one of the above
48.1
46.9
49.3
50.6
49.5
51.8
49.4
48.2
50.5

Statement: the prevalence of laser pointer usage or exposure was higher for males than females.
Question: which sex had a higher proportion of laser pointer usage or exposure?
Answer: males