Table 6.
Simple and multiple logistic regression analysis of Cd and Pb levels in 210 infants according to demographics, dietary parameters, and iron status.
Variables | Unadjusted Odds Ratio | 95% CI | p-Value | Adjusted Odds Ratio | 95% CI | p-Value |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cd | ||||||
Monthly age | 1.7 | 1.3, 2.3 | <0.001 | 1.7 | 1.3, 2.4 | 0.001 |
Male sex | 1.9 | 1.1, 3.4 | 0.028 | 1.8 | 1.0, 3.4 | 0.059 |
Duration of breastfeeding | 1.2 | 1.1, 1.3 | <0.001 | 1.1 | 1.0, 1.2 | 0.019 |
Iron deficiency | 3.0 | 1.3, 7.0 | 0.008 | 2.3 | 0.9, 5.9 | 0.071 |
Pb | ||||||
Duration of breastfeeding | 1.3 | 1.2, 1.4 | <0.001 | 1.3 | 1.2, 1.4 | <0.001 |
Iron deficiency anemia | 19.3 | 2.5, 147.7 | 0.004 | 9.9 | 1.3, 78.1 | 0.030 |
Father’s indoor smoking | 2.5 | 1.2, 5.0 | 0.013 | 2.7 | 1.2, 6.0 | 0.017 |