Table 5.
GEE population-averaged model for predictors of urinary concentration of BPA (ng/mL) in HERMOSA participants.
| Predictor | % Changea | (95% C.I.) |
|---|---|---|
| Family’s Usual Practices | ||
| Plastic containers for leftovers | 33.9 | (−26.8, 94.6) |
| Microwave in plastic | 6.6 | (−32.4, 45.8) |
| Operate cash register at work | 65.2* | (1.1, 129.3) |
| Participant’s Recent Practices (past 1–12 h) | ||
| Foods Today | ||
| Breakfast meat | −38.6 | (−132.8, 55.7) |
| Eggs | 15.4 | (−47.4, 78.2) |
| Chicken (including sandwich) | −21.2 | (−86.0, 43.5) |
| Cold cuts or deli meats | −13.6 | (−130.3, 103.1) |
| Drinks Today | ||
| Coffee or hot tea | −25.9 | (−91.3, 39.5) |
| 100% fruit juice | 12.2 | (−33.2, 57.6) |
| Sweetened fruit drink | −18.6 | (−98.7, 61.5) |
| Milk | −6.4 | (−44.7, 31.9) |
| Bottled water | −2.1 | (−37.0, 32.8) |
| Canned Items Today (yes/no) | ||
| Any canned food or drink | 43.2 | (−6.1, 92.5) |
| Participant’s Recent Practices (past 24 h) | ||
| Receipt Contact | ||
| Touched receipt today or yesterday | −10.4 | (−48.6, 27.9) |
| Meal Location | ||
| Fast food today or yesterday | 23.1 | (−10.6, 56.9) |
| School meal today or yesterday | −21.8 | (−79.2, 35.7) |
*p-Value < 0.10.
aModel mutually adjusted for all predictors, plus age, BMI, and time since last meal.