Table 5 Predictors of homocysteine levels in Vietnamese subjects for all blood lead levels and those in the 4th quartile, adjusted for significant independent variables (p<0.05).
| All Vietnamese subjects (n = 263) | Vietnamese subjects with blood lead levels in the 4th quartile for (n = 73) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (R2 = 0.359) | (R2 = 0.342) | |||
| β (95% CI) | p Value | β (95% CI) | p Value | |
| Blood lead level (μg/dl) | 0.051 (−0.003 to 0.106) | 0.066 | 0.406 (0.056 to 0.756) | 0.024 |
| Female | −0.435 (−0.515 to −0.355) | <0.001 | −0.425 (−0.624 to −0.227) | <0.001 |
| Age (years) | 0.007 (0.004 to 0.010) | <0.001 | 0.004 (−0.002 to 0.011) | 0.198 |