Table 7.
Adjusted§ association between maternal PCB concentrations (lipid adj.) to total T4 in male newborns in the EHF-Assaf-Harofeh-Ichilov birth cohort, Israel, 2013–2015 (n = 85).
| PCB 118 (95% CI) | PCB 138 (95% CI) | PCB 153 (95% CI) | PCB 180 (95% CI) | Sum PCBs (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Change in thyroid function parameter according to 1% change in exposure | ||||
| 0.11 (0.03; 0.18)# | 0.11 (0.03; 0.2)# | 0.12 (0.03; 0.21)# | 0.12 (0.04; 0.22)# | 0.13 (0.04; 0.22)# |
Mother age, PCBs levels were included the model of linear regression.
P < 0.05.
NB T4, newborn total thyroxine; PCB, polychlorinated biphenyl.