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Correlation of lead with erythrocyte acetylcholinesterase activity and intelligence quotient in the study participants.
| Variables | Correlating pair BLL (μmol/l) | |
|---|---|---|
| r-value | p-value | |
| IQ score | –0.134 | 0.019* |
| AChE (μkat/L) | 0.978 | <0.001* |
* = Significant at p< 0.05, BLL= blood lead level, AChE= erythrocyte acetylcholinesterase activity, IQ= intelligence quotient.
