Table 3 Regression coefficients β of adult's hair mercury concentration as a predictor of neurobehavioral test results.
From: Low level methylmercury exposure affects neuropsychological function in adults
Test | β* | 95% CI | β** | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fine Motor Speed | -3.40 | -5.8 0; -1.00 | -3.20 | -5.40; -1.00 |
Digit Span | -0.14 | -0.29; -0.001 | -0.15 | -0.29; 0.003 |
Digit Span backward | -0.09 | -0.18; -0.001 | -0.09 | -0.19; -0.009 |
Digit Symbol | -1.21 | -2.08; -0.33 | -0.54 | -1.2; 0.16 |
Easy Learning | -0.37 | -0.70; -0.04 | -0.34 | -0.64; -0.04 |
Difficult Learning | -0.21 | -0.42; -0.001 | -0.15 | -0.34; 0.03 |
Logical Memory first story | -0.29 | -0.51; -0.09 | -0.27 | -0.49; -0.06 |
Errors of commission | 1.39 | 0.26; 2.5 | 1.45 | 0.28; 2.6 |