TABLE 2.
Change in blood mercury concentration (μg/L) for each unit increase per month in seafood consumption among US youth, NHANES 2009–20121
| Seafood consumption | Unadjusted change (95% CI) | Adjusted change2 (95% Cl) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp | 1.15 (1.07, 1.23) | 1.12 (1.05, 1.20) |
| Tuna | 1.35 (1.29, 1.45) | 1.38 (1.29, 1.45) |
| Salmon | 1.41 (1.26, 1.55) | 1.41 (1.26, 1.55) |
| Breaded fish | 0.93 (0.85, 1.02) | 1.00 (0.91, 1.07) |
| Crabs | 1.38 (1.20, 1.58) | 1.35 (1.17, 1.55) |
| Catfish | 1.02 (0.89, 1.17) | 0.98 (0.85, 1.10) |
| High-mercury fish | 2.19 (1.15,4.27) | 2.40 (1.23,4.68) |
| All other seafood | 1.26 (1.17, 1.32) | 1.23 (1.17, 1.32) |
1
n = 5656. Based on frequency of seafood consumption in the past 30 d.
2
Adjusted for race/Hispanic origin, sex, and age group.