Table 3.
Multivariable adjusted prevalence ratios (95% Confidence Intervals) for prevalent type 2 diabetes mellitus and p,p′-DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) and p,p′-DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene) among adult females over 20 years of age using data from the Nituuchischaayihtitaau Aschii—Multi-Community Environment-and-Health Study (2005–2009).
| Models | PR | 95% confidence interval | P value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower limit | Upper limit | |||
| Unadjusted | ||||
| p,p′-DDTa | 3.34 | 2.30 | 4.83 | < 0.0001 |
| p,p′-DDEb | 4.07 | 1.50 | 11.08 | 0.0060 |
| p,p′-DDEc | 8.19 | 3.05 | 22.04 | < 0.0001 |
| Full model | ||||
| p,p′-DDTa | 1.93 | 1.17 | 3.19 | 0.0098 |
| p,p′-DDEb | 2.70 | 0.98 | 7.47 | 0.0550 |
| p,p′-DDEc | 3.58 | 1.10 | 11.70 | 0.0348 |
PR, prevalence ratio. *Significant values are in bold (p-value < 0.05). Full Model: adjusted for age, lipids, BMI, smoking status, education, parity.
Significant values are in bold.
a ≥ 10% detectable exposure group compared to below the limit of detection.
b25–75% tertial exposure group compared to < 25% tertial exposure group.
c ≥ 75% tertial exposure group compared to < 25% tertial exposure group.