Table 3
Results of the regression of bone lead versus cumulative blood lead index for the different groups
Slope (μg Pb/g bone mineral/μg/dl y)
Intercept (μg Pb/g bone mineral)
r
2
n
p Value
Exposed
0.039 (0.005)
−2.52 (1.03)
0.86
11
<0.001
Control
0.038 (0.016)
−2.39 (1.31)
0.38
11
<0.05
Combined
0.039 (0.003)
−2.47 (0.46)
0.89
22
<0.001