Table 6.
Multivariate linear regression analysis of BTX (μg/m3) with the factors affecting exposure to BTX [β coefficient (p value)]
| Benzene | Toluene | Xylenes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of kitchen | 1.73 (0.01)* | 0.45 (0.03)* | 0.04 (0.62) |
| Cooling system | 0.44 (0.26) | 0.13 (0.1) | 0.56 (0.51) |
| The cover of the cabinets | 0.49 (0.41) | 0.27 (0.004)* | 0.52 (0.46) |
| Year of house construction | 0.57 (0.18) | 0.132 (0.15) | 0.43 (0.47) |
| Number of cooking times during the day | 0.79 (0.33) | 0.04 (0.77) | 0.09 (0.78) |
| Home floor | −1.58 (0.01)* | −0.46 (0.01)* | −1.01 (0.009)* |
| Use of ventilation | 2.45 (0.17) | 0.06 (0.85) | 0.11 (0.89) |