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) r2 n p Value
Exposed0.039 (0.005)−2.52 (1.03)0.8611<0.001
Control0.038 (0.016)−2.39 (1.31)0.3811<0.05
Combined0.039 (0.003)−2.47 (0.46)0.8922<0.001