Table 4.
Multiple regression analysesa between UFB1 (ln-transformed) and length-for-age z-scores (LAZ).
Fumonisin exposure biomarker | n | Outcome | Regression coefficient (95% CI) | p‑Value |
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Exposure levels at recruitment | 144 | LAZ at 6 months from recruitment | –0.19 (–0.34, –0.04) | 0.016 |
142 | LAZ at 12 months from recruitment | –0.20 (–0.35, –0.05) | 0.014 | |
Mean exposure levels at recruitment and 6 months after recruitment | 147 | LAZ at 6 months from recruitment | –0.23 (–0.41, –0.03) | 0.022 |
145 | LAZ at 12 months from recruitment | –0.30 (–0.45, –0.09) | 0.007 | |
Mean exposure levels from all three sampling times | 146 | LAZ at 12 months from recruitment | –0.39 (–0.54, –0.17) | 0.000 |
146 | LAZ scores gained over 12 months | –0.15 (–0.27, –0.02) | 0.023 | |
146 | Length velocity over 12 months | –0.52 (–0.91, –0.22) | 0.004 | |
aAll models were adjusted for village, breastfeeding, maternal education, SES, and protein and energy intakes. Additionally, length velocity model was adjusted for sex, baseline age, and baseline length. |