| Table 3: The relationship between pesticide exposure and LBW. Values are n (%). | |||
| Variables | Cases (n=29) | Controls (n=29) | OR (95% CI) |
| Maternal involvement in agricultural activities before pregnancy | |||
| Yes | 21 (72) | 10 (35) | 4.9 (1.6 to 15.2) |
| No | 8 (28) | 19 (66) | 1 |
| Maternal involvement in agricultural activities during pregnancy | |||
| Yes | 13 (45) | 7 (24) | 2.5 (0.8 to 7.8) |
| No | 16 (53) | 22 (76) | 1 |
| The risk of pesticide exposure in the home environment before pregnancy | |||
| Yes | 18 (62) | 11 (38) | 2.6 (0.9 to 7.7) |
| No | 11 (38) | 18 (62) | 1 |
| The risk of pesticide exposure in the home environment during pregnancy | |||
| Yes | 18 (62) | 6 (21) | 6.2 (1.9 to 20.2) |
| No | 11 (38) | 23 (79) | 1 |
| History of maternal pesticide exposure (composite variable)* | |||
| Yes | 17 (59) | 5 (17) | 6.8 (2.0 to 22.9) |
| No | 12 (41) | 24 (83) | 1 |
| *Subjects were considered to be exposed to pesticides if they had a minimum of two out of four exposure risks. | |||