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Unadjusted and adjusted associations between Pb measured in blood and toenails and child IQ.
| Matrix | Unadjusted Association (β2, 95% CI) | Adjusted1Association (β2, 95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood | −23.45 (−31.92 –14.98) | −13.15 (−20.42 – 5.88) |
| Toenail | −4.47 (−7.57 – 1.37) | −1.70 (−4.27 – 0.862) |
Adjusted for caregiver IQ, community deprivation index, and BMI
Parameter estimates for a log10 change in exposure (i.e. a 10-fold increase in Pb concentrations).
