Table 3 Odd's Ratios from multivariate logistic regression model for elevated systolic blood pressure (≥ 130 mmHg). Mutual adjustment is included.
From: A preliminary study of mercury exposure and blood pressure in the Brazilian Amazon
Variable | OR | p |
|---|---|---|
Hair mercury (≥ 10 μg/g) | 2.91 [1.26–7.28] | 0.02 |
Age (≥ 50 years) | 2.35 [1.07–5.13] | 0.03 |
Sex (men/women) | 2.27 [1.08–4.98] | 0.03 |
BMI (≥ 25 kg/m2) | 3.17 [1.35–7.22] | 0.01 |
Smoking (smokers/non) | 1.69 [0.81–3.51] | 0.15 |
Community | 0.01 |