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Table 4 Regression coefficients β of adults hair mercury concentration stratified on the base of the WHO* "reference level" as a predictor of neurobehavioral test results in children.

From: Low level methylmercury exposure affects neuropsychological function in adults

Test

βa

95% CI

βb

95% CI

Fine Motor Speed

-19.0

-31.0; -6.7

-17.7

-29.4; -6.3

Digit Symbol

-7.82

-12.4; -3.2

-4.28

-7.9; -0.48

Errors of commission

9.0

3.1; 14.9

9.0

2.9; 15.1

  1. a – not adjusted; b – adjusted by age, gender and education level; * 6 μg/g (WHO reference level)