Table 3.
Odds ratio (OR) for a child (<10 years) exceeding the 1.2 µg/g level based on family and sex variables.
| Variable | Family and Sex Variables | Odds Ratio (OR) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family | Paternal hair Hg exceeds level | 2.14 | (1.17, 3.93) † |
| Maternal hair Hg exceeds level | 2.39 | (1.86, 3.07) ††† | |
| Parent hair Hg exceeds level | 2.19 | (1.24, 3.90) †† | |
| Mean HH hair Hg exceeds level | 2.32 | (1.73, 3.12) ††† | |
| Mean HH adult hair Hg exceeds level | 2.29 | (1.54, 3.38) ††† | |
| Sex | Female | 1.12 | (0.92, 1.36) |
† p < 0.05; †† p < 0.01; ††† p < 0.001 compared to a child not exceeding the level.