Table 5.
Simple and multiple linear regression analysis of Log (log As) and Log Hg levels in 210 infants according to demographics, dietary parameters, and iron status.
| Variables | Unadjusted | Adjusted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B (SE) | p-Value | B (SE) | p-Value | |
| Log (log As) | ||||
| Duration of breastfeeding | 0.003 (0.001) | 0.008 | 0.004 (0.001) | 0.002 |
| Duration of CF | 0.009 (0.003) | 0.001 | 0.006 (0.003) | 0.017 |
| Adequate rice-based food intake | 0.031 (0.011) | 0.007 | 0.022 (0.011) | 0.044 |
| Regular fish intake | 0.038 (0.009) | <0.001 | 0.036 (0.009) | <0.001 |
| Mother’s age at delivery (≥30 years) | 0.035 (0.015) | 0.026 | 0.029 (0.014) | 0.044 |
| Log Hg | ||||
| Monthly age | 0.044 (0.013) | 0.001 | 0.021 (0.012) | 0.097 |
| Duration of breastfeeding | 0.028 (0.005) | <0.001 | 0.028 (0.005) | <0.001 |
| Duration of fish intake | 0.033 (0.010) | 0.002 | 0.036 (0.010) | <0.001 |