Table 2.
Pearson correlation coefficients (and p values) between log-transformed rates and socioeconomic variables at the municipality level (n = 32 municipalities).
| Socioeconomic Variable | Pearson Correlation | p Value |
|---|---|---|
| UBN Quality Household | 0.525 | 0.002 |
| UBN Sanitary Services | 0.686 | 0.000 |
| UBN Crowding | 0.609 | 0.000 |
| UBN Education | 0.606 | 0.000 |
| Extreme Poverty | 0.610 | 0.000 |
| Illiteracy | 0.652 | 0.000 |
| Piped Water (*) | −0.630 | 0.000 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (*) | −0.586 | 0.000 |
Note: (*) Positive indicators. Higher values are associated with lower risk of leptospirosis.