Table IV.

Linear multiple regression analyses for the association with whole blood mercury and erythrocyte membrane N3 FA, EPA, DHA frequency of seal, whale, and fish meals 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)
Frequency seal 1 meal/month	1.035	(1.030; 1.038)	<0.0001
Frequency whale 1 meal/month	1.019	(1.014; 1.023)	<0.0001
Frequency fish 1 meal/month	0.998	(0.998; 1.002)	0.3
Variables entered in prediction-model for erythrocyte membrane total N3 FA (% of total fat)
Frequency seal 1 meal/month	1.009	(1.007; 1.009)	<0.0001
Frequency whale 1 meal/month	1.002	(1.000; 1.005)	0.04
Frequency fish 1 meal/month	1.002	(1.000; 1.005)	<0.0001
Variables entered in prediction-model for erythrocyte membrane EPA (% of total fat)
Frequency seal 1 meal/month	1.012	(1.011; 1.014)	<0.0001
Frequency whale 1 meal/month	1.002	(1.000; 1.007)	0.008
Frequency fish 1 meal/month	1.002	(1.002; 1.005)	<0.0001
Variables entered in prediction-model for erythrocyte membrane DHA (% of total fat)
Frequency seal 1 meal/month	1.007	(1.005; 1.009)	<0.0001
Frequency whale 1 meal/month	1.002	(1.000; 1.005)	0.1
Frequency fish 1 meal/month	1.002	(1.000; 1.005)	0.005

^*Models were adjusted for age, total energy intake (kJ/day), smoking, and alcohol consumption.