Table 4

Multiple regression model of MAA concentration in urine with respect to haematological parameters in the baseline survey (n=51)

Dependent variableIndependent variableRegression coefficientSDp value
*p<0.05.
HaemoglobinConstant14.951.95
Sex−2.220.52<0.001*
BMI0.120.09 0.173
Work-year−0.020.11 0.866
Log (MAA/Cr)−1.070.36 0.005*
Packed cell volumeConstant45.195.52
Sex−5.601.47<0.001*
BMI0.370.24 0.130
Work-year−0.080.32 0.813
Log (MAA/Cr)−4.231.03<0.001*
Red blood cellsConstant5.400.70
Sex−0.430.19 0.025
BMI0.010.03 0.717
Work-year0.050.04 0.273
Log (MAA/Cr)−0.630.13<0.001*
White blood cellsConstant2.082.48
Sex0.270.66 0.682
BMI0.240.11 0.030
Work-year−0.280.14 0.051
Log (MAA/Cr)0.120.46 0.803
PlateletsConstant146.4376.83
Sex18.4020.39 0.372
BMI4.363.35 0.199
Work-year−3.544.40 0.425
Log (MAA/Cr)22.3414.32 0.126