Table 3

Sensitivity analyses presenting adjusted OR per 100 μg/m3 increase in PM2.5 in 6 h prior

nAdjusted OR*95% CI
Original model23561.031.00 to 1.05
Additional covariates
 Working, respirator use23561.031.00 to 1.05
 Heart rate23561.031.00 to 1.05
Restrictions
 Excluding high VE responders21991.031.00 to 1.05
 Excluding cardiac compromised19501.021.00 to 1.04
 Excluding constant and non-responders20741.021.00 to 1.04
 First participation time only7341.020.99 to 1.05
  • *Estimates the odds of having one or more VE in an hour period for 100 µg/m3 increase in PM2.5 after adjusting for age, time of day, season and worksite.

  • PM2.5, particulate matter ≤2.5 µm aerodynamic diameter; VE, ventricular event.