Table III.
Linear multiple regression analyses for the association with whole blood mercury and erythrocyte membrane N3 FA, EPA, DHA estimated quantity of seal, whale, and fish among adult Inuit in Greenland 2005–2008 (n=2,224)
| Model* | β | 95% CI | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variables entered in prediction-model for whole blood mercury (µg/L) | |||
| Seal (10 g/day) | 1.069 | (1.064; 1.076) | <0.0001 |
| Whale (10 g/day) | 1.028 | (1.021; 1.035) | <0.0001 |
| Fish (10 g/day) | 1.005 | (1.000; 1.009) | 0.09 |
| Variables entered in prediction-model for erythrocyte membrane total N3 FA (% of total fat) | |||
| Seal (10 g/day) | 1.016 | (1.012; 1.019) | <0.0001 |
| Whale (10 g/day) | 1.005 | (1.002;1.009) | 0.01 |
| Fish (10 g/day) | 1.007 | (1.005; 1.009) | <0.0001 |
| Variables entered in prediction-model for erythrocyte membrane EPA (% of total fat) | |||
| Seal (10 g/day) | 1.023 | (1.021; 1.026) | <0.0001 |
| Whale (10 g/day) | 1.007 | (1.002; 1.009) | <0.0001 |
| Fish (10 g/day) | 1.009 | (1.007; 1.012) | <0.0001 |
| Variables entered in prediction-model for erythrocyte membrane DHA (% of total fat) | |||
| Seal (10 g/day) | 1.012 | (1.007; 1.014) | <0.0001 |
| Whale (10 g/day) | 1.005 | (1.000; 1.009) | 0.01 |
| Fish (10 g/day) | 1.007 | (1.005; 1.012) | <0.0001 |
*
Models were adjusted for age, total energy intake (kJ/day), smoking, and alcohol consumption.