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. 2015 May 5;15:51. doi: 10.1186/s12887-015-0368-x

Table 3.

Multiple linear regression analyses between ADHD scores and BLLs after adjusting for ADHD-related variables

Dependent variables a Independent variables Beta b p
Model 1 R2 0.18
Inattentive score Blood lead levels 0.225 0.001
Age –0.210 0.001
Sex –0.098 0.119
Serum ferritin –0.005 0.940
Father’s work relating to e-waste 0.010 0.879
E-waste workshops around the house 0.171 0.011
Model 2 R2 0.20
Hyperactive/Impulsive score Blood lead levels 0.283 0.000
Age –0.148 0.020
Sex –0.176 0.005
Serum ferritin –0.035 0.579
Father’s work relating to e-waste –0.046 0.490
E-waste workshops around the house 0.150 0.024
Model 3 R2 0.22
Total scorec Blood lead levels 0.284 0.000
Age –0.198 0.002
Sex –0.154 0.012
Serum ferritin –0.022 0.715
Father’s work relating to e-waste –0.021 0.751
E-waste workshops around the house 0.179 0.006

aLog-transformed values.

bStandardized coefficients.

cTotal score: sum of inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive scores.